There are 5 ways to get from New Rochelle to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via Springfield (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 39m$40–85Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
6h 33m$23–50Drive 137.7 mi
- Drive from New Rochelle to Amherstcar 137.7 mi
2h 50m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain Valley Flyer / ...
5h 47m$45–93Train #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 54m$44–95
New Rochelle to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Rochelle to Amherst is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New Rochelle to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Rochelle to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Amherst College via Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from New Rochelle station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from New Rochelle Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between New Rochelle and Amherst is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Amherst without a car is to train via Springfield which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from New Rochelle to Amherst, including transfers.
New Rochelle to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
New Rochelle to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Amherst is to train via Springfield which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New Rochelle to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
New Rochelle to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Rochelle to Amherst is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from New Rochelle to Amherst.
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