What is the distance between Boston and Amherst?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Amherst?

If you're headed to Amherst from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay 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.

Bus Boston to Amherst from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Amherst on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	1:55pm	Amherst UMass	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 10m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	Fastest
	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
	11:10am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	3:15pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	5h 30m	4:30pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Amherst on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 10m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Boston (South Station)	1h 55m	8:25pm	Amherst UMass	Fastest
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	1:55pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
	11:10am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	3:15pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	5h 30m	4:30pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Amherst on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	1:55pm	Amherst UMass	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 10m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	Fastest
	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
	11:10am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	3:15pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	5h 30m	4:30pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Amherst on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	Cheapest
7:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 10m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	Fastest
10:30am	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	1:55pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
10:45am	Boston (South Station)	5h 45m	4:30pm	University of Massachusetts Amherst	No tags
4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 35m	7:50pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags

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Get from Boston to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Peter Pan

4/56,315 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 42 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 4.1 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $30, with the trip lasting on average 204.

Peter Pan Boston Amherst recent customer reviews

I was scheduled to go on the 6:30 bus but it was cancelled. I never received a notification so I went to the bus station and wait an hour and a half for the next bus leaving at 8pm. It was very stressful.

Clara M.

February 25, 2022

Did a good service. Bus changed at Springfield; second bus was nicer, having power for laptop and not not just USB. Perhaps instructions on how to load luggage could have been clearer.

Mark W.

August 24, 2019

the price was ridicuLousLy high EspeciaLLy when the driver didn't even make any announcement at aLL untiL the bus stopped in worcester. :( aLso there were No electric pLugs at aLL on the first bus so my phone ran out of battery power. :( I give peter pan bus company itseLf an D-. :(

Joanne T.

July 28, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Amherst?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Amherst

A - Amherst Center

B - Hampshire College

C - UMass Haigis Mall

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Amherst, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Boston and Amherst?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Amherst?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/04

$30

11/05

$30

Today

$22

11/07

$21

11/08

$22

11/09

$22

11/10

$22

11/11

$23

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Amherst, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $42 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Amherst, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Greyhound, Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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