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There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Amherst by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YUL - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Amherstbus bus
    6h 23m
    $268–755

  2. Drive 936.9 km

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    1. Drive from Montreal to Amherstcar car 936.9 km
    11h 47m
    $185–267

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Amhersttrain train VIA Rail
    19h 25m
    $260–600

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YUL - YQM
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Amhersttrain train
    5h 56m
    $276–1,172

  5. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YHU - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Amherstbus bus
    7h 15m
    $262–759

  6. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YHU - YQM
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Amhersttrain train
    6h 58m
    $190–1,176

Montreal to Amherst by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Amherst 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 19h 25m.

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