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

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

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  1. Bus via Union Station Bay 10

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    5h 53m
    $32–61

  2. Drive 165.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Amherstcar car 165.6 mi
    3h 29m
    $31–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 8m
    $53–110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    5h 54m
    $43–132

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 45m
    $44–651

New Jersey to Amherst by bus

Calendar40Weekly Buses
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Jersey to Amherst.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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