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How to get fromSaco to Amherstby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    5h 28m
    $56–118

  2. Drive 159.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saco to Amherstcar car 159.5 mi
    3h 6m
    $30–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    6h 57m
    $45–101

  4. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 30m
    $71–148

  5. Train, bus via Haverhill

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Haverhill Amtraktrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    8h 13m
    $40–79

Saco to Amherst by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Saco, ME, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dyer Library to Amherst Center via Portland Public Library, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 6h 57m.

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