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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 20m
    $41–96

  2. Drive 137.7 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    5h 45m
    $27–64

  4. Train via New Haven (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 47m
    $42–93

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 54m
    $44–95

New Rochelle to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 Center via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford Bus Stop, and Hartford in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 5h 47m.

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