There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Amherst College by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
4h 22m$35–85Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 22m$25–47Drive 153.9 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Amherst Collegecar 153.9 mi
3h 15m$29–41
Manhattan to Amherst College by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Amherst Center. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Manhattan and Amherst College is 169 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $85.
The bus from New York to Amherst Center takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Manhattan to Amherst College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Amherst College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Amherst College is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manhattan to Amherst College.
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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