There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Somerset 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, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 20m$32–65Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Somersetcar 105.2 mi
2h 12m$20–28Bus, 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 Fall River Depottrain
7h 33m$48–97Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus Bz 1412
5h 30m$31–70
Amherst to Somerset by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Somerset is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at N Main St Shopping Plaza via Springfield, Providence Bus Terminal and SRTA Fall River Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Amherst and Somerset is 153 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Somerset without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Amherst to Somerset, including transfers.
Amherst to Somerset bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Somerset bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Somerset is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Amherst to Somerset.
There are 148+ hotels available in Somerset.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Somerset, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to N Main St Shopping Plaza via Springfield, Providence Bus Terminal, Fall River, and SRTA Fall River Terminal in around 5h 30m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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