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

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There are 4 ways to get from Newington to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus B43
    3h 58m
    $12–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    4h 10m
    $8–15

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    4h 8m
    $16–33

  4. Drive 51.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newington to Amherstcar car 51.8 mi
    1h 12m
    $10–14

Newington to Amherst by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Newington, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willard Ave @ Cedar St to Amherst College via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 4h 10m.

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