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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Amherst Collegeby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    7h 13m
    $40–85

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Springfieldtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 34m
    $30–300

  3. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    7h 33m
    $31–879

  4. Drive 248.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Amherst Collegecar car 248.9 mi
    5h
    $46–66

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus
    6h 32m

  6. Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0231
    7h 33m
    $35–75

  7. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 11m
    $52–1,466

  8. Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane plane PHL - ORH
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus bus
    6h 54m

  9. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus bus
    8h 19m

  10. Fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany 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 Community Health Ctrbus bus
    8h 44m

Philadelphia to Amherst College by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Amherst College via New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, Academy of Music, and Amherst Community Health Ctr in around 7h 33m.

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