There are 4 ways to get from Amherst College to Union Station by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 56m$23–58Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst College to Union Stationcar 86.5 mi
1h 52m$16–23Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 46m$39–88Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
4h 22m$22–61
Amherst College to Union Station by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Union Station is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst College to Union Station is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst College to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Main St @ Glenwood Ave via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Amherst College and Union Station is 111 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst College to Union Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $22 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Amherst College to Union Station, including transfers.
Amherst College to Union Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst College to Union Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst College to Union Station is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Amherst College to Union Station.
There are 230+ hotels available in Union Station.
What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Union Station, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Union Station via Amherst Center, Boston, South Station, Forest Hills, Forest Hills, and Main St @ Glenwood Ave in around 4h 22m.
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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