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How to get fromBoston to Amherst Collegeby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Amherst College by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    3h 23m

  2. Drive 92 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Amherst Collegecar car 92 mi
    1h 53m
    $17–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 35m
    $50–410

  4. Train, bus via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    4h 6m

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 24m
    $19–35

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Amherst College via Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, Academy of Music, and Amherst College in around 3h 23m.

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