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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Boston

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    4h 21m
    $51–112

  2. Drive 98.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kingston to Amherstcar car 98.8 mi
    2h 36m
    $18–26

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 2m
    $61–129

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    4h 50m
    $32–51

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    5h
    $39–63

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 167.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Kingston, RI, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Kingston to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Kingston Amtrak Station, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 6h 2m.

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