What is the cheapest way to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Port Jefferson to Amherst?

The distance between Port Jefferson and Amherst is 124 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

How do I travel from Port Jefferson to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst without a car is to car ferry and train via New Haven which takes 6h 38m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Jefferson to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Jefferson to Amherst is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Port Jefferson to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 38+ hotels available in Amherst.

Port Jefferson to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Amherst by car ferry, bus, train, or car

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Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 12m
$39–112
Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Amherstcar 193.9 mi
4h 8m
$36–52
Car ferry, train via New Haven
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
6h 38m
$49–140
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 45m
$53–147

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Distance: 122.9 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Jefferson to Amherst. However, you can drive to Port Jefferson, take the car ferry to Bridgeport, drive to New Haven Bus Stop, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, then take the line 30 bus to Amherst Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port Jefferson to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Bridgeport, Bridgeport, New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 6h 38m.

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