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How to get fromMontreal to Amherstby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Montreal to Amherst by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    7h 32m
    $49–90

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    11h 51m
    $95–186

  3. Drive 277.7 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Amherstcar car 277.7 mi
    5h 14m
    $64–92

  4. Bus via Station Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke -Zone B

    1. Take the bus from Longueuil to Albanybus bus Adt A297 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    9h 44m
    $53–159

Montreal to Amherst by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Montreal to Amherst Town Hall via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 7h 32m.

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