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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Rochelle to Amherst by train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak 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
    5h 20m
    $37–93

  2. Bus via Union Station Bay 10 (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    6h 50m
    $24–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    6h 7m
    $41–81

  4. Drive  137.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Rochelle to Amherstcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $26–37

  5. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 27m
    $37–95

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 34m
    $39–100

New Rochelle to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 5h 27m.

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