There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Walpole 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 Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 49m$21–41Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Walpolecar 86.9 mi
1h 53m$16–23Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 42m$31–78
Amherst to Walpole by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Walpole is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Walpole is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Amherst and Walpole is 111 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Walpole without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Amherst to Walpole, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Walpole is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Amherst to Walpole.
There are 267+ hotels available in Walpole.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Walpole, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Amherst to Walpole. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, then take the train to Walpole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Walpole via Springfield, Springfield, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 42m.
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
- 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 Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
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