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How to get fromHackensack to Amherstby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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

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  1. Bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus bus 182 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 53m
    $30–67

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackensack to Amherstcar car 154.7 mi
    3h 17m
    $29–41

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 54m
    $46–117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    6h 23m
    $43–104

  5. Bus via New York Midtown

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    6h 52m
    $29–63

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 56m
    $49–121

Hackensack to Amherst by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Amherst Center via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, New York, Springfield Union Station, and Springfield in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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