There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Amherst College by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
4h 22m$35–75Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 37m$27–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
5h 40m$42–93Drive 153.9 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Amherst Collegecar 153.9 mi
3h 16m$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 $26 - $55 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to drive which takes 3h 16m 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Manhattan and Amherst College is 170 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 - $75.
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 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 40m.
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 $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $35–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Amherst College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Manhattan to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Amherst College is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Manhattan to Amherst College.
Book your Manhattan to Amherst College bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 92+ hotels available in Amherst College.










