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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 37m
    $22–38

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    6h 28m
    $15–32

  3. Train via Springfield

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    5h 33m
    $30–60

  4. Drive 83.8 mi

    1. Drive from New London to Amherstcar car 83.8 mi
    2h 7m
    $16–23

  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 41m
    $34–68

New London to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from New London to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 5h 33m.

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