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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Amherst is to train and bus via Worcester which costs $10 - $20 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $22.

How far is it from Needham to Amherst?

The distance between Needham and Amherst is 103 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Needham to Amherst, including transfers.

Can I drive from Needham to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Amherst is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Needham to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.

Needham to Amherst - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needham to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
2. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
3h 55m
$17–37
Train, bus via Worcester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h 47m
$10–20
Drive 83.6 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Amherstcar 83.6 mi
1h 50m
$16–22

Needham to Amherst by train and bus

10Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needham to Amherst. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, then take the line 30 bus to Amherst Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Amherst Common via Back Bay, Lansdowne, Worcester, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 5h 47m.

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