There are 3 ways to get from Chelmsford to Amherst by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 53m$28–66Drive 74.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Amherstcar 74.1 mi
1h 40m$14–20Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 2m$16–32
Chelmsford to Amherst by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Amherst is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Center and arriving at Memorial Drive via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Amherst is 126 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chelmsford to Amherst, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Chelmsford to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Amherst is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Chelmsford to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide











