There are 5 ways to get from Peekskill to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peekskill to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
6h 47m$44–202Drive 132.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peekskill to Amherstcar 132.3 mi
2h 51m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Peekskill to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain
7h 43m$58–117Bus
- Take the bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus
8h 24m$26–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus 14 / ...
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
9h 12m$40–89
Peekskill to Amherst by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peekskill to Amherst is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Peekskill to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Peekskill to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Nelson Ave @ Main St and arriving at Amherst Center via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Bus Stop and Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Peekskill to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Peekskill and arriving at Northampton via 125th Street - Harlem and Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Peekskill and Amherst is 193 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Peekskill to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Peekskill to Amherst, including transfers.
Peekskill to Amherst bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Nelson Ave @ Main St station.
Peekskill to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Peekskill station.
The best way to get from Peekskill to Amherst is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Peekskill, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Peekskill to Amherst Community Health Ctr via 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to Amherst Center via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, Stamford Bus Stop, and Hartford in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Peekskill to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Peekskill to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $16–19
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Peekskill to Amherst bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B station.
Peekskill to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peekskill to Amherst is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Peekskill to Amherst.
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