There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Amherst College by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Springfield (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 42m$16–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
5h 41m$30–80Drive 153.9 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Amherst Collegecar 153.9 mi
3h 15m$29–41Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 28m$26–50
Manhattan to Amherst College by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to bus via Springfield which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Amherst College via Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Manhattan and Amherst College is 173 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 4h 42m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manhattan to Amherst College, including transfers.
Manhattan to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Amherst College is to bus via Springfield which takes 4h 42m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.
Manhattan to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Amherst College is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manhattan to Amherst College.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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