There are 4 ways to get from Lake Luzerne to Amherst by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs Train Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h 43m$89–132Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Luzerne to Amherstcar 122.1 mi
3h 8m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 58m$111–193Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Walmart-Wilton to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
6h 34m$83–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Luzerne to Amherst is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Luzerne to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Luzerne station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Train Station and arriving at Memorial Drive via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Lake Luzerne and Amherst is 140 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Luzerne to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Lake Luzerne to Amherst, including transfers.
Lake Luzerne to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saratoga Springs Train Station.
Lake Luzerne to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Luzerne to Amherst is 123 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Lake Luzerne to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Lake Luzerne, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lake Luzerne to Memorial Drive via Saratoga Springs Train Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saratoga Springs Train Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Saratoga Springs Train Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Saver
- $14–19
- Flexible
- $19–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
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