There are 3 ways to get from Sandusky to Amherst by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the taxi from Elyria Station to Amhersttaxi
51 min$37–55Drive 30 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sandusky to Amherstcar 30 mi
35 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sandusky to Amhersttaxi 30 mi
35 min$75–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Amherst is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Amherst is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Sandusky and Amherst is 45 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Amherst without a car is to train and taxi which takes 51 min and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Sandusky to Amherst, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Amherst is 30 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Sandusky to Amherst.
There are 68+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Amherst, OH, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sandusky to Amherst. However, you can take the train to Elyria Station then take the taxi to Amherst. Alternatively, you can drive from Sandusky to Amherst in around 35 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $26–95
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
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