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How to get fromPortland to Amherstby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Amherst by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the taxi from Haverhill Amtrak to Amhersttaxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $236–304

  2. Drive 105.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Amherstcar car 105.1 mi
    2h 4m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, Route 3

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    4h 8m
    $95–138

  4. Bus, Route 3 via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    4h 14m
    $90–126

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  • Distance: 115.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Amherst, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Amherst via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Buses, and Nashua, NH in around 4h 8m.

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