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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Amherstby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Amherst by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Union Station Bay 10

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    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    5h 23m
    $25–42

  2. Train via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    6h 37m
    $41–78

  3. Drive 155.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Amherstcar car 155.2 mi
    3h 16m
    $29–41

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    5h 29m
    $26–49

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 45m
    $45–86

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train New Haven / ...
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 27m
    $47–99

Grand Central Terminal to Amherst by foot, train, and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Amherst College via New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Grand Central Terminal, New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 6h 37m.

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