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How to get fromGloucester to Amherstby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    4h 29m
    $26–71

  2. Drive 116.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Amherstcar car 116.5 mi
    2h 34m
    $22–31

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 28m
    $44–94

Gloucester to Amherst by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Amherst. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Amherst Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Amherst Center via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Springfield in around 6h 28m.

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