What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Champlain and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Champlain to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Lake Champlain to Amherst?

The distance between Lake Champlain and Amherst is 264 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Champlain to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Champlain to Amherst bus from?

Lake Champlain to Amherst bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.

Where does the Lake Champlain to Amherst bus arrive?

Lake Champlain to Amherst bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lake Champlain to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Champlain to Amherst is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lake Champlain to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

Lake Champlain to Amherst - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Champlain to Amherst by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake Champlain to St. Albans Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from St. Albans Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 42m
$154–250
Drive 189 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burlington to Amherstcar 189 mi
3h 26m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
8h 9m
$45–65

Lake Champlain to Amherst by bus

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Lake Champlain, VT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Amherst Town Hall via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 8h 9m.

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