There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Amherst by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Route 3
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
5h 53m$100–138Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Amherstcar 134.6 mi
3h 22m$25–36Train, Route 3
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
7h 18m$184–264Bus, Route 3 via SUNY Collins Circle
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus Northbound
7h 15m$102–136Train, taxi
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Amhersttaxi
7h 18m$277–382
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Amherst is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Nashua, NH via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Albany and Amherst is 226 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Amherst without a car is to bus and Route 3 which takes 5h 53m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Albany to Amherst, including transfers.
Albany to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Amherst is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Albany to Amherst.
There are 72+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Amherst, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Amherst via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Nashua, NH in around 5h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- contact@bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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