How to get fromWest Springfield to Amherstby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from West Springfield to Amherst by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Park / Elm to Holyoke Mallbus P20
2. Take the bus from Holyoke Mall to Academy of Musicbus
3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus B43
2h 11m
$3–6
Drive 21.6 mi
1. Drive from West Springfield to Amherstcar 21.6 mi
34 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Springfield to Amhersttaxi 21.6 mi
34 min
$60–75

West Springfield to Amherst by bus

135Weekly Buses

2h 11mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.6 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between West Springfield, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park / Elm to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Holyoke Mall and Academy of Music in around 2h 11m.

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Amherst, United States(opens in a new window)

Amherst is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Amherst has a council–manager form of government, and is considered a city under Massachusetts state law. Amherst is one of several Massachusetts municipalities that have city forms of government but retain "The Town of" in their official names. At the 2020 census, the population was 39,263, making it the highest populated municipality in Hampshire County (although the county seat is Northampton). The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, three of the Five Colleges.

Things to do in Amherst

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round(Opens in a new window)

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round (PTC #80) is a historic carousel in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Previously a ride in the city's now-defunct Mountain Park, it was purchased and restored by a volunteer fundraising campaign following the park's closure in 1987, and opened at a new building based its original pavilion in Holyoke Heritage State Park in 1993. The carousel is one of about 30 remaining carousels built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. During its time as a stand-alone attraction it has grown to be a key part of the community.

Places to stay in Amherst

Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Inn on Boltwood(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Courtyard Hadley Amherst(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Homewood Suites By Hilton Hadley Amherst(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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