There are 3 ways to get from Lowell to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 46m$19–29Drive 77.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Amherstcar 77.2 mi
1h 42m$14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 5m$26–48
Lowell to Amherst by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Amherst is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Amherst College via Haigis Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Lowell and Amherst is 100 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $19 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lowell to Amherst, including transfers.
Lowell to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Amherst is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Lowell to Amherst.
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What companies run services between Lowell, 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 $18–27 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
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Contact 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
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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