What is the travel distance from Springfield to Amherst?

The distance covered from Springfield to Amherst is 32 km (20 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Springfield to Amherst?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Springfield, and end it at Amherst Center, in Amherst.

Bus Springfield to Amherst from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Amherst on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Springfield Union Station	40m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Springfield Union Station	50m	7:50pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Springfield Union Station	45m	4:30pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Springfield Union Station	1h	4:45pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Springfield Union Station	50m	10:20pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-16 EST.

Get from Springfield to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

45mAverage Duration

32 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Amherst?

Stops in Springfield

A
Bus Station
1776 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
B
UMass
1500 Main St (outside the CVS pharmacy), Springfield, MA 01115

Stops in Amherst

A
Amherst Center
8 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
B
Hampshire College
893 West Street (Campus bus shelter located near the Robert Crown Center), Amherst, MA 01002
C
UMass Haigis Mall
127 Presidents Dr (Bus shelter at the Haigis Mall), Amherst, MA 01003

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,336 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6336 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Peter Pan Springfield Amherst recent customer reviews

I had to take Lyft from Springfield to Amherst because I was told the bus could be more than an hour late.

Luis F.

June 18, 2022

Pets were allowed, which really upset me.

Monica M.

November 25, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Springfield to Amherst?
The distance covered from Springfield to Amherst is 32 km (20 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Springfield to Amherst?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Springfield, and end it at Amherst Center, in Amherst.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $19 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-24.