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 Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus B79
- Take the train from Worcester to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 30m$14–28Drive 78.8 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Wellesleycar 78.8 mi
1h 41m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
3h 35m$19–36
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Amherst and Wellesley is 77 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 30m and costs $14 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Amherst to Wellesley, including transfers.
Amherst to Wellesley bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Wellesley bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Wellesley is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Amherst to Wellesley.
There are 1571+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Boston and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 3h 35m.
Train from Worcester to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- 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
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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