What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Amherst College?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Amherst College via Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Amherst College?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

The distance between Philadelphia and Amherst College is 314 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Amherst College without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Amherst College bus from?

Philadelphia to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Amherst College train from?

Philadelphia to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Amherst College bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Amherst College train arrive?

Philadelphia to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Amherst College?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Amherst College is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Philadelphia to Amherst College.

Where can I stay near Amherst College?

There are 87+ hotels available in Amherst College.

Philadelphia to Amherst College - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
7h 32m
$45–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 34m
$82–161
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Amherst Collegecar 248.9 mi
5h
$46–66
Fly to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
7h 16m
$106–631
Bus via New York (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 31m
$48–93
Fly to Bradley International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus
7h 9m
$65–420
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Studio Arts Buildingbus
7h 17m
$73–440
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus
8h 27m
$190–879

Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus and foot

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Distance: 312.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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