There are 5 ways to get from Westchester County to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h 56m$28–60Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westchester County to Amherstcar 131.3 mi
2h 41m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 3m$52–104Train via New Haven
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain
7h 31m$54–101Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 37m$44–97
Westchester County to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westchester County to Amherst is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Westchester County to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Westchester County to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Bedford Rd @ Broadway and arriving at Amherst Center via Main St @ South Broadway, Stamford Bus Stop and Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Westchester County to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chappaqua and arriving at Northampton via 125th Street - Harlem and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Westchester County and Amherst is 159 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Westchester County to Amherst, including transfers.
Westchester County to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Westchester County to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Chappaqua station.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bedford Rd @ Broadway to Amherst Center via Main St @ South Broadway, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, Stamford Bus Stop, and Hartford in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chappaqua to Amherst Community Health Ctr via 125th Street - Harlem, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Westchester County to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Westchester County to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westchester County to Amherst is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Westchester County to Amherst.
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