What is the cheapest way to get from Queens to Amherst College?

The cheapest way to get from Queens to Amherst College is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queens to Amherst College?

The fastest way to get from Queens to Amherst College is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Queens and Amherst College?

No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Amherst College via New York Midtown, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Queens and Amherst College?

No, there is no direct train from Queens to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Queens to Amherst College?

The distance between Queens and Amherst College is 175 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Queens to Amherst College without a car?

The best way to get from Queens to Amherst College without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $35 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Queens to Amherst College?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Queens to Amherst College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queens to Amherst College bus from?

Queens to Amherst College bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Queens to Amherst College train from?

Queens to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Queens to Amherst College?

The best way to get from Queens to Amherst College is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Springfield, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Queens to Amherst College bus arrive?

Queens to Amherst College bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Queens to Amherst College train arrive?

Queens to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Queens to Amherst College?

Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Amherst College is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Queens to Amherst College.

Where can I stay near Amherst College?

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Queens to Amherst College - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Amherst College by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 18m
$36–636
Bus via Springfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus B43
6h 55m
$26–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 19m
$56–111
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Queens to Amherst Collegecar 157.1 mi
3h 17m
$29–42
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 5m
$29–55

Queens to Amherst College by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Amherst College via W 34 St/5 Av, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, Academy of Music, and Amherst College in around 6h 55m.

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