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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 2m
    $77–234

  2. Drive  305.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Amherstcar car 305.2 mi
    6h 9m
    $56–81

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    8h 18m
    $57–85

  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 6m
    $111–550

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 40m
    $184–283

  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 9m
    $89–445

Rochester to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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