There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Bristol by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus via Worcester
best- Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus B79
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 53m$72–108Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Bristolcar 102.3 mi
2h 8m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 2m$65–108Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus Bz 1412
5h 8m$59–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Bristol is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Amherst and Bristol is 104 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Bristol without a car is to bus via Worcester which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Amherst to Bristol, including transfers.
Amherst to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Bristol is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Amherst to Bristol.
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What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Bristol via Union Station Garage - Worcester, Worcester Union Station, and Providence in around 3h 53m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- 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
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Amtrak
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