There are 4 ways to get from Johnston to Amherst by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus via Worcester
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
3h 32m$35–46Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnston to Amherstcar 74.8 mi
2h$14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 2m$49–675Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus B43
4h 29m$47–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnston to Amherst is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Johnston to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnston to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Amherst Common via Union Station Garage - Worcester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Johnston and Amherst is 94 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.
The best way to get from Johnston to Amherst without a car is to bus via Worcester which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Johnston to Amherst, including transfers.
Johnston to Amherst bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Johnston to Amherst bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnston to Amherst is 75 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Johnston to Amherst.
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What companies run services between Johnston, RI, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Johnston to Amherst Common via Providence, Worcester Union Station, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 3h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Common
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Bus from Academy of Music to Amherst College
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- 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
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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