What is the cheapest way to get from Boston College to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Amherst is to train and bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Boston College to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Boston College and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Tremont St opp Tremont Pl and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Boston and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Boston College to Amherst?

The distance between Boston College and Amherst is 99 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boston College to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Boston College to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Boston College to Amherst?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Boston College to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Amherst bus from?

Boston College to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Boston College to Amherst bus arrive?

Boston College to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Can I drive from Boston College to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Amherst is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Boston College to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

Boston College to Amherst - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston College to Amherst by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h 15m
$16–32
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
5h 7m
$10–18
Drive 86.6 mi
1. Drive from Boston College to Amherstcar 86.6 mi
1h 46m
$16–23

Boston College to Amherst by foot, tram, train, and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Boston College, 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.

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