What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst College to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Amherst College and arriving at Philadelphia via Academy of Music, Springfield Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

The distance between Amherst College and Philadelphia is 254 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst College to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 38m and costs $35 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst College to Philadelphia bus from?

Amherst College to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.

Train or bus from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $50 - $1,000 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Amherst College to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Amherst College to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Amherst College to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst College to Philadelphia is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Amherst College to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 945+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Amherst College to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Amherst College to Philadelphia by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 38m
$36–720
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Springfield to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 29m
$30–300
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
8h 33m
$40–65
Drive 248.5 mi
1. Drive from Amherst College to Philadelphiacar 248.5 mi
5h 4m
$46–66
Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garagebus
2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
6h 33m
Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 26m
$52–968
Bus, train via New York
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
3. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
9h 24m
Line 38 bus, bus, train to Bradley International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Mount Holyoke College / Blanchard Hallbus
2. Take the bus from Mount Holyoke College / Blanchard Hall to HTC Bay 3bus
3. Take the bus from HTC Bay 7 to Union Station Bay 9bus
4. Take the train from Springfield to Windsor Lockstrain
5. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
7h 4m
Bus, bus to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
3. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
8h 25m

Amherst College to Philadelphia by foot, bus, and train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Philadelphia via Amherst College, Academy of Music, Union Station Bay 10, Springfield Union Station, and New York Midtown in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst College to 30th Street Station via Amherst Post Office, Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, and New Haven in around 8h 26m.

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