<p>What’s it like visiting NYC from Amherst? Is it tough to come down to Brooklyn and return over, say, a weekend? Is it hard to pull it of at least once a month?</p>
<p>I'm about to go home to NY for the holidays this weekend. I'll let you know.</p>
<p>D is going with friends over Columbus Day holiday and her friends went last year. She also took the Peter Pan bus from NYC back to campus after move-in when we drove there for a couple days. She bought her tix day before, arrived about 1/2 hour before, and transferred buses in Springfield. Had a bit of a layover there because the stop in Hartford was eliminated, but arrived safe and sound.</p>
<p>Thanks, seems smooth and safe enough. Does anyone think that its doable without too much fuss on a regular basis, or would it really become a strain if attempted monthly or twice monthly? Being able to visit home has become an increasing priority in my college search and choices. I'd like to get a good feel for about how relative is Amherst's isolation.</p>