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How to get fromNantucket to Amherst Collegeby ferry, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $79–122

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Amherst Collegecar car
    4h 4m
    $35–86

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 42m
    $82–454

  4. Ferry, bus via Worcester

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    9h 16m

  5. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    10h 3m
    $100–122

  6. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    10h 41m
    $53–139

Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Amherst College. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Bismore Park, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Station, walk to Boston, take the bus to Springfield Union Station, walk to Union Station Bay 10, take the bus to Academy of Music, take the bus to Amherst College, then walk to Amherst College. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, MA to Amherst College via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, Springfield, Springfield Union Station, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Fine Arts Center, and Amherst Town Hall in around 10h 42m.

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