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How to get fromRochester to Amherstby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Albany

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    8h 3m
    $78–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    8h 25m
    $54–107

  3. Drive 305.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Amherstcar car 305.3 mi
    6h 9m
    $56–81

  4. Fly from Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ROC - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 3m
    $98–453

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    9h 28m
    $112–230

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 2m
    $101–490

Rochester to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Amherst Center via Springfield Union Station and Springfield in around 8h 25m.

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