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How to get fromOld Lyme to Amherstby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Lyme to Amherst by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    4h 53m
    $13–36

  2. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak 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
    5h 34m
    $30–68

  3. Drive 87.2 mi

    1. Drive from Old Lyme to Amherstcar car 87.2 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–23

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    5h 18m
    $20–35

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 1m
    $32–65

Old Lyme to Amherst by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Amherst Center via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, and Hartford in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 6h 1m.

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