There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Wellesley by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 22m$20–41Drive 78.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Wellesleycar 78.8 mi
1h 41m$15–21Bus, train via Worcester
- Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus B79
- Take the train from Worcester to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 28m$15–28
Amherst to Wellesley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Wellesley is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Wellesley is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Amherst and Wellesley is 107 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Wellesley without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Amherst to Wellesley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Wellesley is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Amherst to Wellesley.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Amherst to Wellesley. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, then take the train to Wellesley Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Amherst to Wellesley in around 1h 41m.
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Worcester to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
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