What is the cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Amherst is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Canaan to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from New Canaan to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between New Canaan and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from New Canaan to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Amherst Center via Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between New Canaan and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from New Canaan to Amherst. However, there are services departing from New Canaan and arriving at Northampton via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from New Canaan to Amherst?

The distance between New Canaan and Amherst is 143 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from New Canaan to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from New Canaan to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from New Canaan to Amherst?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from New Canaan to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Canaan to Amherst bus from?

New Canaan to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the New Canaan to Amherst train from?

New Canaan to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from New Canaan to Amherst?

The best way to get from New Canaan to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the New Canaan to Amherst bus arrive?

New Canaan to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the New Canaan to Amherst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Canaan to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between New Canaan to Amherst is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from New Canaan to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.

New Canaan to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
5h 42m
$30–63
Drive 115.7 mi
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1. Drive from New Canaan to Amherstcar 115.7 mi
2h 23m
$22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
5h 51m
$39–670
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 10m
$42–92

New Canaan to Amherst by train and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from New Canaan to Amherst Center via Stamford, Stamford Bus Stop, and Hartford in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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