There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Fairhaven 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
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
5h 1m$31–52Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Fairhavencar 109.8 mi
2h 43m$19–28Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
7h 2m$68–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 23m$31–50
Amherst to Fairhaven by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Fairhaven is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Fairhaven is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Huttleston Ave and Main St via Boston and SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Amherst and Fairhaven is 152 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Fairhaven without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Amherst to Fairhaven, including transfers.
Amherst to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Fairhaven is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Amherst to Fairhaven.
There are 91+ hotels available in Fairhaven.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Huttleston Ave and Main St via Boston and SRTA New Bedford Terminal in around 5h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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