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How to get fromNewark to Amherstby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    5h 48m
    $91–141

  2. Drive  165.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Amherstcar car 165.6 mi
    3h 30m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    5h 54m
    $39–97

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 5m
    $622–1,646

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 45m
    $55–656

  6. Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    7h 11m
    $39–84

Newark to Amherst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Amherst Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 54m.

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