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How to get fromMedford to Amherstby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Medford to Amherst by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    3h 22m
    $22–52
  2. Drive 88.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medford to Amherstcar car 88.7 mi
    2h 2m
    $17–24
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    5h 25m
    $36–81
  4. Train, bus via Fitchburg

    1. Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 48m
    $20–35

Medford to Amherst by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Medford, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Amherst Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h.

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