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

The cheapest way to get from Saco to Amherst is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saco to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Saco and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Saco to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Dyer Library and arriving at Amherst Center via Portland Public Library, Portland, ME and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Saco to Amherst?

The distance between Saco and Amherst is 196 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saco to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Saco to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saco to Amherst bus from?

Saco to Amherst bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where does the Saco to Amherst bus arrive?

Saco to Amherst bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Saco to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Saco to Amherst is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Saco to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 45+ hotels available in Amherst.

Saco to Amherst - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
5h 29m
$46–96
Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saco to Amherstcar 159.5 mi
3h 6m
$30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
6h 56m
$43–86
Train, bus via Springfield
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 30m
$57–131
Train, bus via Haverhill
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 12m
$32–65

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

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 56m.

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