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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 43m
    $69–142

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    7h 31m
    $27–66

  3. Drive 214.5 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to Amherstcar car 214.5 mi
    4h 28m
    $40–57

  4. Train, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus
    7h 29m
    $75–451

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    9h 22m
    $44–99

  6. Train, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    7h 50m
    $121–703

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trenton High School to Amherst Town Hall via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 9h 22m.

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