There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Reading by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
3h 37m$24–57Drive 90.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Readingcar 90.3 mi
2h 3m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 31m$40–89
Amherst to Reading by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Reading is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Reading. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Amherst and Reading is 107 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Reading without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $23 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Amherst to Reading, including transfers.
Amherst to Reading bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Reading bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Reading is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Amherst to Reading.
There are 1409+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Reading, 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 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
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