What is the cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Amherst is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Bronx to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between The Bronx and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from The Bronx to Amherst. However, there are services departing from East Tremont Av/Boston Rd and arriving at Amherst College via New York, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between The Bronx and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from The Bronx to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Fordham and arriving at Northampton via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from The Bronx to Amherst?

The distance between The Bronx and Amherst is 169 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

How do I travel from The Bronx to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from The Bronx to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $25 - $55.

How long does it take to get from The Bronx to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from The Bronx to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Bronx to Amherst bus from?

The Bronx to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East Tremont Av/Boston Rd station.

Where do I catch the The Bronx to Amherst train from?

The Bronx to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from The Bronx to Amherst?

The best way to get from The Bronx to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the The Bronx to Amherst bus arrive?

The Bronx to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 179 St/Broadway station.

Where does the The Bronx to Amherst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Bronx to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Amherst is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from The Bronx to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

The Bronx to Amherst - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Bronx to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/Boston Rd to W 179 St/Broadwaybus
2. Take the bus from New York to Springfield Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus B43
6h 42m
$25–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 50m
$46–97
Drive 144.2 mi
1. Drive from The Bronx to Amherstcar 144.2 mi
3h 1m
$27–38

The Bronx to Amherst by bus

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from East Tremont Av/Boston Rd to Amherst College via W 179 St/Broadway, New York, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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