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

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There are 4 ways to get from Scarsdale to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 12m
    $40–89

  2. Line 40 bus, line 971 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Ebus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Transportation Center to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay Abus bus 971
    3. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    7h 34m
    $22–46

  3. Drive 136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Scarsdale to Amherstcar car 136.3 mi
    2h 52m
    $25–36

  4. Train via 125th Street - Harlem

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain train New Haven / ...
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 24m
    $54–112

Scarsdale to Amherst by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Scarsdale, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd to Amherst College via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, Stamford Bus Stop, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 7h 34m.

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