There are 3 ways to get from Fairhaven to Amherst by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
5h 42m$30–54Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairhaven to Amherstcar 109.7 mi
2h 43m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
5h 47m$30–56
Fairhaven to Amherst by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairhaven to Amherst is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fairhaven to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairhaven to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Huttleston Ave and Green St and arriving at Amherst Center via New Bedford and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Fairhaven and Amherst is 155 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairhaven to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Fairhaven to Amherst, including transfers.
Fairhaven to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
Fairhaven to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairhaven to Amherst is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Fairhaven to Amherst.
There are 45+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Fairhaven, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huttleston Ave and Green St to Amherst Center via New Bedford and Boston in around 5h 47m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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