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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 11m
    $35–77

  2. Bus via Hartford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus bus Cl
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminalbus bus 950
    3. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 28m
    $15–42

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Northamptonbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    6h 27m
    $18–33

  4. Drive 111.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norwalk to Amherstcar car 111.9 mi
    2h 20m
    $21–30

  5. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 38m
    $36–74

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 30m
    $32–69

Norwalk to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Norwalk to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 5h 38m.

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