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

The cheapest way to get from Rutherford to Amherst is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rutherford to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Rutherford and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Rutherford to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Orient Way At Passaic Ave and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Rutherford and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Northampton via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Rutherford to Amherst?

The distance between Rutherford and Amherst is 228 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rutherford to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Rutherford to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rutherford to Amherst bus from?

Rutherford to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Orient Way At Passaic Ave station.

Where do I catch the Rutherford to Amherst train from?

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

Train or bus from Rutherford to Amherst?

The best way to get from Rutherford to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Rutherford to Amherst bus arrive?

Rutherford to Amherst bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Rutherford to Amherst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rutherford to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Rutherford to Amherst is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Rutherford to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 43+ hotels available in Amherst.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rutherford to Amherst by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
5h 52m
$37–83
Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rutherford to Amherstcar 159.5 mi
3h 23m
$30–42
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 47m
$46–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 56m
$43–669
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
1. Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 9m
$33–65

Rutherford to Amherst by bus

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Amherst Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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