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How to get fromHartford to Amherstby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Amherst by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus B43
    2h 41m
    $10–21

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station 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
    2h 53m
    $6–12

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus B43
    2h 51m
    $15–30

  4. Drive 46.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Amherstcar car 46.6 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hartford to Amhersttaxi taxi 46.6 mi
    1h 4m
    $250–300

Hartford to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Amherst College via Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 2h 53m.

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