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How to get fromNew Britain to Amherstby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Britain to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Britain to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    3h 33m
    $8–15
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    4h 14m
    $16–33
  3. Drive 56.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Britain to Amherstcar car 56.2 mi
    1h 18m
    $11–15
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus B43
    4h 4m
    $12–24

New Britain to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New Britain, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from New Britain to Amherst College via Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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