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How to get fromNew Rochelle to Amherstby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Rochelle to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train via Springfield (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    5h 23m
    $16–427

  2. Line 0060 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ North Ave to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    7h 18m

  3. Drive 137.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Rochelle to Amherstcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $26–37

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 26m
    $28–252

  5. Train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 38m
    $39–83

New Rochelle to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ North Ave to Amherst College via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains Bus Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 7h 18m.

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