There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Lawrence by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
4h 17m$27–62Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 14m$16–32Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 15m$43–92Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Lawrencecar 88.6 mi
1h 54m$17–24
Amherst to Lawrence by bus, foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Lawrence is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Lawrence is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via University of Massachusetts Amherst and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Amherst and Lawrence is 120 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $26 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Amherst to Lawrence, including transfers.
Amherst to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Lawrence is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Amherst to Lawrence.
There are 66+ hotels available in Lawrence.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center once daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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