There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Brown University by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 24m$28–649Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Brown Universitycar 86.9 mi
1h 47m$16–23Bus via Worcester
- 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 48m$23–45Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus Bz 1412
4h 50m$26–66
Amherst to Brown University by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Brown University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Brown University is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Amherst and Brown University is 137 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Brown University without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Amherst to Brown University, including transfers.
Amherst to Brown University bus services, operated by PVTA, depart from Amherst Common station.
Amherst to Brown University bus services, operated by PVTA, arrive at Union Station Garage - Worcester.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Brown University is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Amherst to Brown University.
There are 193+ hotels available in Brown University.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Brown University, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Brown University via Union Station Garage - Worcester, Worcester Union Station, and Providence in around 3h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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 Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- 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 Springfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
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
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
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