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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Wilkes-Barre
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    8h 52m
    $52–99

  2. Drive 217 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Amherstcar car 217 mi
    4h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    9h 23m
    $69–141

  4. Bus, train via New Haven

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 6m
    $63–687

  5. Bus via Union Station Bay 10

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New Yorkbus bus Eze 11Ampa / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    9h 28m
    $68–112

Scranton to Amherst by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Scranton to Amherst Town Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 8h 52m.

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