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Bus Boston to Amherst: Trip Overview

Bus Boston to Amherst: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration1h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:50 AM
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 AM

Boston to Amherst Buses

Information on this bus route

Buses travel from Boston to Amherst about 1 times a day, with the fastest trip taking 100. You can expect to pay about $43 for a bus ticket on this route, though cheaper tickets can be found at $43.

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures10:50AM - 11:50AM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$43
Minimum Trip Duration1h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h40m
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteOurBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Amherst

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Amherst 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 Boston to Amherst takes about 1h 40m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 miles (121 km) that separate the two cities.

Boston and Amherst are 75 miles (121 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by OurBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Boston to Amherst may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Boston to Amherst a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 10:50 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:50 AM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Amherst from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Newton, Riverside Station and arrive at Amherst Center. These are the most popular 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 price for the bus on this route is $43.

The bus ticket costs $43 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $43 and $49, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Boston to Amherst is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Amherst before returning to Boston in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Amherst.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Boston to Amherst.

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 Boston to Amherst.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Amherst while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Amherst to Boston

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