There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Amherst by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h$38–102Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 54m$28–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 48m$44–663Drive 157.4 mi
- Drive from New York, NY to Amherstcar 157.4 mi
3h 22m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 59m$49–115
New York, NY to Amherst by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Amherst is to bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Hudson St/North Moore St and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between New York, NY and Amherst is 173 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h to get from New York, NY to Amherst, including transfers.
New York, NY to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York, NY to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
New York, NY to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
New York, NY to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Amherst is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from New York, NY to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.