There are 3 ways to get from Arlington to Amherst by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 38m$25–57Drive 85.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington to Amherstcar 85.2 mi
1h 56m$16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 1m$21–40
Arlington to Amherst by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Amherst is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way and arriving at Amherst Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Arlington and Amherst is 103 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $24 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Arlington to Amherst, including transfers.
Arlington to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Arlington to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Amherst is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Arlington to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Amherst Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $8–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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