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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Amherst College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    7h 21m
    $65–150

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    7h 26m
    $30–60

  3. Drive 248.9 mi

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

  4. 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 45m

  5. Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0231
    7h 46m
    $45–85

  6. 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 57m

  7. 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 37m

  8. Fly to Albany County Airport, line 905 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Albany Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus bus
    8h 52m

Philadelphia to Amherst College by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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