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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Haven to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2h 53m
    $14–27

  2. Bus via Union Station Bay 10

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop 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 43m
    $12–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    3h 7m
    $25–55

  4. Drive 82.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Haven to Amherstcar car 82.6 mi
    1h 45m
    $16–22

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer
    3h 34m
    $26–54

New Haven to Amherst by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherst once daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Northampton twice daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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