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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Amherst Collegeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus via New York

    best
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    7h 22m
    $61–156

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    7h 32m
    $44–83

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 34m
    $75–158

  4. Drive 248.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Amherst Collegecar car 248.9 mi
    5h
    $46–66

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 21m
    $194–1,006

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    8h 15m
    $61–713

  7. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $68–440

  8. Fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    7h 17m
    $105–680

  9. Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane plane PHL - ORH
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    6h 49m
    $68–419

  10. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane PHL - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 37m
    $95–508

Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Amherst College via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Amherst Center in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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