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How to get fromNew London to Amherst Collegeby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    5h 5m
    $17–27

  2. Drive  83.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New London to Amherst Collegecar car 83.5 mi
    2h 6m
    $15–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 21m
    $43–76

  4. Train, bus via Academy of Music

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    5h 27m
    $22–33

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 44m
    $49–83

New London to Amherst College by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from New London to Amherst College via Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford, and Amherst Center in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New London to Amherst College via New Haven, Northampton, Academy of Music, and Amherst College in around 5h 44m.

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