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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    4h 34m
    $29–66

  2. Drive 82.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Amherstcar car 82.9 mi
    1h 56m
    $16–22

  3. Line 201 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston Post Rd @ Durham Rd to Church St @ George Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 58m
    $17–34

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer
    5h 1m
    $31–63

  5. Line 201 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston Post Rd @ Durham Rd to Church St @ George Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    5h 47m
    $23–53

  6. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston Post Rd @ Durham Rd to Church St @ George Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer
    5h 55m
    $28–61

Madison to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Boston Post Rd @ Durham Rd to Memorial Drive via Church St @ George St, George St @ opp Orange St, Union Ave @ Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Northampton twice daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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