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How to get fromWhite Plains to Amherstby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from White Plains to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Hartford

    best
    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    4h 55m
    $26–57

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    5h 43m
    $20–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 59m
    $35–664

  4. Drive 134.3 mi

    1. Drive from White Plains to Amherstcar car 134.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $25–36

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 15m
    $38–85

White Plains to Amherst by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from White Plains Bus Station to Amherst Center via Hartford in around 4h 55m. 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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