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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Amherst is to bus which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Waterbury and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterbury to Amherst. However, there are services departing from W Main St @ Leavenworth St and arriving at Amherst College via Hartford Union Station, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Waterbury and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Waterbury to Amherst?

The distance between Waterbury and Amherst is 87 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbury to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Waterbury to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Amherst bus from?

Waterbury to Amherst bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from W Main St @ Leavenworth St station.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Amherst train from?

Waterbury to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meriden station.

Train or bus from Waterbury to Amherst?

The best way to get from Waterbury to Amherst is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Waterbury to Amherst bus arrive?

Waterbury to Amherst bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station.

Where does the Waterbury to Amherst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterbury to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterbury to Amherst is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Waterbury to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 38+ hotels available in Amherst.

Waterbury to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterbury to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Meriden to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus G73e
4h 32m
$18–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus 928
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station 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
4h 53m
$8–17
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Meriden to Northamptontrain Valley Flyer / ...
4h 40m
$22–46
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Waterbury to Amherstcar 75.5 mi
1h 37m
$14–20

Waterbury to Amherst by bus and train

60Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Meriden to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Amherst College via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 4h 53m.

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