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

The cheapest way to get from Summit to Amherst is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Summit to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Summit and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Summit to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Summit - Broad St At Maple St and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Summit and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Summit to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Summit and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Summit to Amherst?

The distance between Summit and Amherst is 241 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Summit to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Summit to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Summit to Amherst bus from?

Summit to Amherst bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Summit - Broad St At Maple St station.

Where do I catch the Summit to Amherst train from?

Summit to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Summit to Amherst?

The best way to get from Summit to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Summit to Amherst bus arrive?

Summit to Amherst bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.

Where does the Summit to Amherst train arrive?

Summit to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Summit to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Summit to Amherst is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Summit to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 42+ hotels available in Amherst.

Summit to Amherst - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Summit - Broad St At Maple St to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Berkeley
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
5h 46m
$70–122
Bus via Irvington Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Irvington Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 51m
$32–77
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 10m
$44–111
Drive 177 mi
1. Drive from Summit to Amherstcar 177 mi
3h 47m
$33–47
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
7h 2m
$506–1,367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 19m
$42–666

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

7Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Summit, NJ, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Summit - Broad St At Maple St to Amherst Center via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and New York in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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