There are 3 ways to get from Rockport to Amherst by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rockport to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 37m$27–66Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockport to Amherstcar 120.1 mi
2h 39m$22–32Train, bus via Springfield
- Take the train from Rockport to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 36m$44–94
Rockport to Amherst by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockport to Amherst is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rockport to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Rockport and Amherst is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rockport to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $26 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Rockport to Amherst, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockport to Amherst is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Rockport to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Rockport, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rockport to Amherst. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Amherst Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockport to Amherst Center via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Springfield in around 6h 36m.
Train from Rockport to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Rockport to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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