How to Travel from

Fairfield to Amherst

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Fairfield Amherst

How to Get from Fairfield to Amherst

Plane

1 h 58 min

Select a Ticket

Car

13 h 54 min

from $71

Rideshare

13 h 54 min

from $17.03

Cheapest

By car (1 306 km)

13 h 54 min

1306 km.

from $71

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

13 h 54 min

1306 km.

from $17.03

Train, Bus

4 h 46 min

147 km.

from $144

Train

4 h 59 min

148 km.

from $133.22

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from New Haven to Hartford

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$7.64–$76.43

Train from New Haven to Springfield

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$10.83–$82.80

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from New Haven to Hartford

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$242.03

Train from New Haven to Springfield

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$19.11–$242.03

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:

877.690.5114

Website:

mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Train from Fairfield to New

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.83–$16.56

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Northampton

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.28–$95.54

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:

1-800-343-9999

Website:

peterpanbus.com

Bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to Amherst

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$6.37–$29.30

What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst is to drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Amherst College via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Amherst?

The distance between Fairfield and Amherst is 181 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.

How do I travel from Fairfield to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $20.65 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Fairfield to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Amherst bus from?

Fairfield to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Amherst?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $9.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $228.26 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Fairfield to Amherst bus arrive?

Fairfield to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Amherst is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Fairfield to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst. Prices start at $76.64 per night.

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Amherst College

Amherst College (/ˈæmərst/ ⓘ AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. The institution was named after the town, which in turn had been named after Jeffery, Lord Amherst, Commander-in-Chief of British forces of North America during the French and Indian War. Originally established as a men's college, Amherst became coeducational in 1975.

Emily Dickinson Museum

The Emily Dickinson Museum is a historic house museum consisting of two houses: the Dickinson Homestead (also known as Emily Dickinson Home or Emily Dickinson House) and the Evergreens. The Dickinson Homestead was the birthplace and home from 1855 to 1886 of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson (1830–1886), whose poems were discovered in her bedroom there after her death. The house next door, called the Evergreens, was built by the poet's father, Edward Dickinson, in 1856 as a wedding present for her brother Austin. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, the houses are preserved as a single museum and are open to the public on guided tours.

Hampshire College

Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. It was opened in 1970 as an experiment in alternative education, in association with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Together they are known as the Five College Consortium. The campus also houses the National Yiddish Book Center and Eric Carle Museum, and hosts the annual Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics.

Amherst

Amherst is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Amherst has a council–manager form of government, and is considered a city under Massachusetts state law. Amherst is one of several Massachusetts municipalities that have city forms of government but retain "The Town of" in their official names. At the 2020 census, the population was 39,263, making it the highest populated municipality in Hampshire County (although the county seat is Northampton). The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, three of the Five Colleges.

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Five ways to Travel from Fairfield to Amherst

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Amherst?

How far is it from Fairfield to Amherst?

How do I travel from Fairfield to Amherst without a car?

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Amherst?

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Amherst bus from?

Train or bus from Fairfield to Amherst?

Where does the Fairfield to Amherst bus arrive?

Can I drive from Fairfield to Amherst?

Where can I stay near Amherst?