There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Lincoln by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
3h 3m$51–91Drive 78.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Lincolncar 78.1 mi
1h 46m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Framingham Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 5m$74–118Bus, train via Fitchburg
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Lincolntrain Fitchburg Line
5h 5m$24–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Lincoln is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Lincoln is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Amherst and Lincoln is 109 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Amherst to Lincoln, including transfers.
Amherst to Lincoln bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Lincoln bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Lincoln is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Amherst to Lincoln.
There are 1330+ hotels available in Lincoln.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Lincoln, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Amherst Center to Boston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Framingham Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fitchburg to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
- 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
- $5–14
- 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 Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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