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How to get fromMechanicsburg to Amherstby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    11h 27m
    $102–792

  2. Bus via Union Station Bay 10 (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    11h 40m
    $60–106

  3. Drive 328.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mechanicsburg to Amherstcar car 328.2 mi
    6h 40m
    $60–87

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDT - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 24m
    $123–712

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    12h 7m
    $107–234

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    12h 7m
    $71–167

Mechanicsburg to Amherst by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Main St & Arch St EB to Amherst College via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St & Arch St EB to Amherst College via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, Newark Penn Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 12h 7m.

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