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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Amherst is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Amherst is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Amherst. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Nashua, NH via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from New York to Amherst?

The distance between New York and Amherst is 287 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Amherst without a car is to train and Route 3 which takes 6h and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from New York to Amherst, including transfers.

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

New York to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where does the New York to Amherst bus arrive?

New York to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from New York to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Amherst is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from New York to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 60+ hotels available in Amherst.

New York to Amherst - 8 ways to travel via train, Route 3, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, Route 3
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
6h
$149–247
Drive 219.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Amherstcar 219.6 mi
4h 28m
$41–58
Bus, Route 3
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
6h 33m
$108–152
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, Route 3
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Nashua, NHbus
5h 36m
$289–1,115
Bus, Route 3 via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
6h 48m
$106–156
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, Route 3
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Nashua, NHbus
5h 42m
$555–1,724
Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, Route 3
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Nashua, NHbus
5h 59m
$126–448
Fly Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
2. Drive from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Amherstcar
4h 33m
$60–375

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Amherst, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Amherst via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Nashua, NH in around 6h 33m.

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