What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College is to bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Amherst College?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Amherst Center. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Amherst College?

No, there is no direct train from New York Penn Station station to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Amherst College is 170 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Amherst College without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $95.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

The bus from New York to Amherst Center takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Amherst College bus from?

New York Penn Station to Amherst College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Amherst College train from?

New York Penn Station to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Amherst College bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Amherst College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Amherst College train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Penn Station to Amherst College is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from New York Penn Station to Amherst College.

How do I get a train ticket from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Amherst College?

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New York Penn Station to Amherst College - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Amherst College by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
4h 34m
$35–95
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 36m
$26–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 2m
$50–103
Drive 156.5 mi
1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Amherst Collegecar 156.5 mi
3h 20m
$29–42

New York Penn Station to Amherst College by foot and bus

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and Amherst College, 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.

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