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How to get fromMontclair State University to Amherstby bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair State University to Amherst by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    6h 4m
    $43–113

  2. Drive 164.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair State University to Amherstcar car 164.5 mi
    3h 29m
    $30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 28m
    $45–673

  4. Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst

    1. Take the bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 191
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    7h 19m
    $33–76

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 39m
    $54–125

Montclair State University to Amherst by foot and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Montclair State University, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Amherst Center via Valley Rd At Hibben Pl, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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