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Bus Amherst to Boston: Trip Overview

Bus Amherst to Boston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:40 AM
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Latest bus departure4:20 PM

Amherst to Boston Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:40AM - 4:20PM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$43
Minimum Trip Duration1h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteOurBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Amherst - Boston

The bus is the best choice to get to Boston without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Amherst to Boston takes around 2h on average, but you can get there in as little as 1h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 miles (121 km) that separate the two cities.

About 75 miles (121 km) separate Amherst and Boston.

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with OurBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Amherst to Boston may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Amherst to Boston a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 7:40 AM and ending at 4:20 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Amherst to Boston leave from Amherst Center and arrive at Newton, Riverside Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $43.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Amherst to Boston is $43. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $43 and $69, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Amherst to Boston! The round-trip travel time is around 3h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Boston before returning to Amherst in the evening.

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Boston Fire Museum, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park and Museum of Fine Art.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Amherst to Boston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Amherst to Boston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Amherst to Boston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Amherst to Boston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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