What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Amherst is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Acton to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Amherst Center via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Acton to Amherst?

The distance between Acton and Amherst is 96 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $25 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Acton to Amherst?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Acton to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Amherst bus from?

Acton to Amherst bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.

Where does the Acton to Amherst bus arrive?

Acton to Amherst bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.

Can I drive from Acton to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Amherst is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Acton to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.

Acton to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from South Acton to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 15m
$26–44
Drive 69.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Acton to Amherstcar 69.7 mi
1h 34m
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 34m
$33–67
Bus via Worcester
1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue to Worcester, MA - Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h 43m
$26–44

Acton to Amherst by bus and foot

3Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Amherst Center via Boston, MA - Copley Square, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 4h 34m.

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