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How to get fromNorristown to Amherst Collegeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Norristown to Amherst College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    9h 9m
    $134–216

  2. Drive  251.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norristown to Amherst Collegecar car 251.1 mi
    5h 12m
    $43–62

  3. Bus via Springfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    9h 21m
    $49–78

  4. Train, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 18m
    $138–879

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    9h 43m
    $61–109

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    9h 53m
    $73–769

  7. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 36m
    $194–998

  8. Train, fly to Albany County Airport, line 905 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    8h 42m
    $153–985

  9. Train, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane plane PHL - ORH
    3. Take the bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hubbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    8h 4m
    $90–574

Norristown to Amherst College by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Amherst College via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, Academy of Music, and Amherst College in around 9h 21m.

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