There are 4 ways to get from Greenwich to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via New Haven
best- Take the train from Greenwich to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 56m$35–70Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
6h 39m$20–42Drive 126 mi
- Drive from Greenwich to Amherstcar 126 mi
2h 37m$23–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 14m$42–91
Greenwich to Amherst by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Amherst is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenwich to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Mason St @ Lexington Ave and arriving at Amherst College via Stamford Bus Stop, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Greenwich and arriving at Springfield via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Greenwich and Amherst is 135 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Amherst without a car is to train via New Haven which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Greenwich to Amherst, including transfers.
Greenwich to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Greenwich to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Greenwich station.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Amherst is to train via New Haven which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Greenwich, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Greenwich to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Greenwich to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–16
- Peak
- $18–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Greenwich to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Greenwich to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to Amherst is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Greenwich to Amherst.
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