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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stratford to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    4h 41m
    $31–71

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Northamptonbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    5h 51m
    $18–33

  3. Drive 96.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stratford to Amherstcar car 96.9 mi
    2h 1m
    $18–26

  4. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 8m
    $32–69

  5. Train, bus via Academy of Music

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    5h 19m
    $28–61

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 8m
    $32–69

Stratford to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Stratford, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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