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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    6h 6m
    $70–163

  2. Drive 149.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Amherstcar car 149.7 mi
    3h 21m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus bus Crx
    2. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 53m
    $50–116

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    8h 3m
    $48–101

Raleigh to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Greensboro, Lynchburg, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville in around 8h 3m.

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