What is the cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ridgewood and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at Amherst College via New York Midtown, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ridgewood and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Ridgewood to Amherst?

The distance between Ridgewood and Amherst is 185 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ridgewood to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst without a car is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which takes 6h 50m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Ridgewood to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Ridgewood to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ridgewood to Amherst bus from?

Ridgewood to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av station.

Where do I catch the Ridgewood to Amherst train from?

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

Train or bus from Ridgewood to Amherst?

The best way to get from Ridgewood to Amherst is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which takes 6h 50m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Ridgewood to Amherst bus arrive?

Ridgewood to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 35 St station.

Where does the Ridgewood to Amherst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ridgewood to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Amherst is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ridgewood to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

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

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Bus via Union Station Bay 10
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1. Take the bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 Stbus
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 50m
$28–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 17m
$54–115
Drive 156.6 mi
1. Drive from Ridgewood to Amherstcar 156.6 mi
3h 18m
$29–42
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 15m
$28–55

Ridgewood to Amherst by bus and foot

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6h 50mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to Amherst College via 6 Av/W 35 St, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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