There are 3 ways to get from New York to Amherst Center by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h$22–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
5h 20m$42–93Drive 157.7 mi
- Drive from New York to Amherst Centercar 157.7 mi
3h 23m$29–42
New York to Amherst Center by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Amherst Center is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Amherst Center is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Amherst Center. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between New York and Amherst Center is 163 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Amherst Center without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $22 - $75.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst takes 5h including transfers and departs five times a week.
New York to Amherst Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Amherst Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Amherst Center is to bus which takes 5h and costs $22 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Amherst Center, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 5h. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 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 Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Amherst Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
New York to Amherst Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Amherst Center is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from New York to Amherst Center.
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