What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Amherst is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Long Island to Amherst?

The distance between Long Island and Amherst is 124 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Amherst without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Long Island to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Amherst bus from?

Long Island to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Long Island to Amherst bus arrive?

Long Island to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Amherst is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Long Island to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

Long Island to Amherst - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Amherst by car ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 45m
$53–147
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 56m
$28–59
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Amherstcar 162.1 mi
3h 24m
$30–43

Long Island to Amherst by bus and foot (Greyhound)

5Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.5 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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