There are 6 ways to get from Old Bridge to Amherst by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h 18m$46–129Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Old Bridge to Amherstcar 190.5 mi
4h 2m$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 43m$53–699Fly, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
7h 17m$505–2,394Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Take the bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 36m$37–91Train
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
8h 25m$55–135
Old Bridge to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Bridge to Amherst is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Old Bridge to Amherst is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Bridge to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Nj 18 At Hillsdale Rd and arriving at Amherst Center via Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Bridge to Amherst. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Old Bridge and Amherst is 258 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Old Bridge to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Old Bridge to Amherst, including transfers.
Old Bridge to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd station.
Old Bridge to Amherst train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Old Bridge to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Old Bridge, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nj 18 At Hillsdale Rd to Amherst Center via Rt-9 Service Rd At Throckmorton La, Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nj 18 At Hillsdale Rd to Amherst Community Health Ctr via George St At Albany St, New Brunswick, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Rt-9 Northbound At Ticetown Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $10–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Old Bridge to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Old Bridge to Amherst train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Bridge to Amherst is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Old Bridge to Amherst.
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