What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst is to train and bus which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Northampton via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Amherst is 91 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Amherst bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Amherst train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Amherst bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Amherst train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Amherst is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 38+ hotels available in Amherst.

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Amherst by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
3h 23m
$14–34
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
4h 32m
$7–17
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 20m
$37–78
Drive 91.1 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Amherstcar 91.1 mi
1h 50m
$17–24

Back Bay (Station) to Amherst by train and bus

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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