There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Amherst Center by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
2h 14m$11–29Train, bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
3h 39m$11–24Drive 92 mi
- Drive from Boston to Amherst Centercar 92 mi
1h 52m$17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Commonbus B79
3h 59m
Boston to Amherst Center by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Amherst Center is to bus which costs $11 - $29 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Amherst Center is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Amherst Center. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Boston and Amherst Center is 90 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Amherst Center without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $11 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Boston to Amherst Center, including transfers.
Boston to Amherst Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Amherst Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Amherst Center is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Boston to Amherst Center.
There are 75+ hotels available in Amherst Center.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Amherst Center, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst Common
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
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