What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Amherst is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Newark to Amherst?

The distance between Newark and Amherst is 232 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Amherst?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Newark to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Amherst bus from?

Newark to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Amherst train from?

Newark to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Amherst?

The best way to get from Newark to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Newark to Amherst bus arrive?

Newark to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Amherst train arrive?

Newark to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Newark to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Amherst is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Newark to Amherst.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Amherst?

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Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.

Newark to Amherst - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
5h 54m
$43–127
Drive 165.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Amherstcar 165.6 mi
3h 29m
$31–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 8m
$55–109
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 9m
$483–2,363
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 45m
$45–651
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 12m
$34–89

Newark to Amherst by bus

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Amherst Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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