There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Cape Cod by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Bostonbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
7h 6m$44–66Bus via Worcester
cheapest- Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus B79
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
7h 12m$25–68Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain CapeFLYER
10h 14m$42–98Drive 153.8 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Cape Codcar 153.8 mi
3h 3m$29–41Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Bostonbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Boston
7h 9m$32–72
Amherst to Cape Cod by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cape Cod is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cape Cod is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Cape Cod. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston South Buses and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Cape Cod. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Hyannis via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Amherst and Cape Cod is 169 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cape Cod without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Amherst to Cape Cod, including transfers.
Amherst to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Cape Cod train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cape Cod is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Cape Cod, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston, Boston South Buses, and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Post Office to Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Boston, South Station, Hyannis, and Cape Cod Hospital in around 10h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 508-775-8504
- [email protected]
- Website
- capeflyer.com
Train from South Station to Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–22
- Website
- https://capeflyer.com
- South Station to Bourne
- $20
- South Station to Hyannis
- $22
- Middleborough to Hyannis
- $5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- p-b.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- https://www.p-b.com/
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Amherst to Cape Cod train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cape Cod is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Amherst to Cape Cod.
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