Bus from Washington, DC, US to Amherst, MA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Washington to Amherst on January 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
University of Massachusetts AmherstNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
University of Massachusetts AmherstNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Union Station
University of Massachusetts AmherstNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
University of Massachusetts AmherstNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Union Station
University of Massachusetts AmherstNo tags

Get from Washington to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
21h 50mAverage Duration
542 kmDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Amherst?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Amherst start from $101. The average price for this route is around $222. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Washington to Amherst?

    The average bus travel time from Washington to Amherst is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 10m and is operated by Peter Pan.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Amherst route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Amherst?

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Amherst at 10:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Amherst?

    A bus trip from Washington to Amherst generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Washington to Amherst?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Amherst?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Amherst?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Amherst?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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