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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus via Springfield

    best
    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 Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    8h 11m
    $93–119

  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, bus, train

    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 train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 29m
    $109–459

  4. Ferry, bus, train 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 train from South Station to Worcestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    8h 47m

  5. Ferry, bus

    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
    9h 13m
    $96–119

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 Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Buses, 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, Massachusetts to Amherst College via Hyannis, MA, Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston South Station, Boston, Springfield, Springfield Union Station, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Fine Arts Center, and Amherst Town Hall in around 9h 29m.

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