There are 5 ways to get from Peekskill to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peekskill to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 22m$50–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
7h 54m$24–37Drive 132.3 mi
- 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 New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain
7h 29m$50–98Bus, 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
8h 54m$33–79
Peekskill to Amherst by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peekskill to Amherst is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 7h 54m.
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 Community Health Ctr via White Plains Bus Station, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
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 New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Peekskill and Amherst is 194 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 7h 22m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Peekskill, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to Amherst Community Health Ctr via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains Bus Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peekskill to Amherst Community Health Ctr via 125th Street - Harlem, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
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 New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
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 New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
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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