What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton Junction and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Amherst is 270 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton Junction to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Amherst bus from?

Princeton Junction to Amherst bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Amherst train from?

Princeton Junction to Amherst train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Amherst bus arrive?

Princeton Junction to Amherst bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Amherst train arrive?

Princeton Junction to Amherst train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Amherst is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Princeton Junction to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 45+ hotels available in Amherst.

Princeton Junction to Amherst - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Amherst by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h 59m
$54–108
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 6m
$33–69
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 38m
$89–164
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Amherstcar 205.5 mi
4h 16m
$36–51
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 45m
$546–975
Train, bus via New Haven
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 47m
$55–687
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
3. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus
6h 52m
$158–912

Princeton Junction to Amherst by train and bus

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Distance: 268.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Amherst Center via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 38m.

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