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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Waltham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    3h 24m
    $24–59

  2. Drive 84.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Walthamcar car 84.2 mi
    1h 43m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 6526 / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 25m
    $40–90

  4. Bus, train via Fitchburg

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Fitchburg MAbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the train from Fitchburg to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    5h 16m
    $18–34

Amherst to Waltham by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Waltham, 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.

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