There are 2 ways to get from Northfield to Amherst by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Northfield to Amherst is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Northfield to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Northfield to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Montpelier Amtrak and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Northfield and Amherst is 189 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northfield to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Northfield to Amherst, including transfers.
Northfield to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montpelier Amtrak station.
Northfield to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northfield to Amherst is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Northfield to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Northfield, VT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Montpelier Amtrak to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montpelier Amtrak to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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