There are 4 ways to get from Medford to Amherst by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 22m$22–52Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Medford to Amherstcar 88.7 mi
2h 2m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6509 / ...
5h 25m$36–81Train, bus via Fitchburg
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 48m$20–35
Medford to Amherst by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medford to Amherst is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Medford to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Medford to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amherst Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Medford and Amherst is 100 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Medford to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Medford to Amherst, including transfers.
Medford to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Medford to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medford to Amherst is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Medford to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
- 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 Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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