What is the cheapest way to get from Montclair to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Amherst is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montclair to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Montclair to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Montclair and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Montclair and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Montclair to Amherst?

The distance between Montclair and Amherst is 232 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

How do I travel from Montclair to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Montclair to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Montclair to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Montclair to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montclair to Amherst bus from?

Montclair to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park St At Chestnut St# station.

Where do I catch the Montclair to Amherst train from?

Montclair to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Montclair to Amherst?

The best way to get from Montclair to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Montclair to Amherst bus arrive?

Montclair to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Montclair to Amherst train arrive?

Montclair to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Montclair to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Amherst is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Montclair to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 44+ hotels available in Amherst.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h 6m
$38–84
Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Montclair to Amherstcar 165.2 mi
3h 33m
$31–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 4m
$39–104
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 54m
$503–1,356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 13m
$41–662
Bus via Broad St At Lackawanna Ave
1. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 11m
$35–72

Montclair to Amherst by bus

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Distance: 231.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Amherst Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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