There are 3 ways to get from Hanover to Amherst by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 34m$59–103Drive 115 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hanover to Amherstcar 115 mi
2h 19m$21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Abington to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 52m$51–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Amherst is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hanover to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 and arriving at Amherst Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Hanover and Amherst is 120 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hanover to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Hanover to Amherst, including transfers.
Hanover to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Hanover to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Amherst is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Hanover to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Hanover, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Amherst Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $20–55 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Abington to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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