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How to get fromPrinceton University to Amherstby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton University to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    7h 44m
    $29–74

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    8h 24m
    $51–142

  3. Drive 205.7 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Amherstcar car 205.7 mi
    4h 17m
    $38–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    8h 3m
    $43–89

  5. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 32m
    $44–679

Princeton University to Amherst by foot, train, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Amherst Town Hall via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 8h 3m.

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