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

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

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  1. Line 83 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Center Memorial Park to Hartford Union Stationbus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    3h 16m
    $14–33

  2. Drive 46.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Amherstcar car 46.3 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    4h 7m
    $16–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Amhersttaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    1h 9m
    $240–300

  5. Line 83 bus, bus via Northampton

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Center St to Hartford Union Stationbus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Northamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    4h 21m
    $9–18

Manchester to Amherst by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Main St @ Center Memorial Park to Amherst Center via Hartford in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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