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How to get fromGroton to Amherstby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Groton to Amherst by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    4h 58m
    $17–41

  2. Drive 85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Groton to Amherstcar car 85.7 mi
    2h 10m
    $16–23

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 14m
    $32–71

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 58m
    $22–38

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 41m
    $34–68

Groton to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Groton, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a train from New London to Amherst Center via Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, and Hartford in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New London to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 5h 41m.

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