There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Amherst by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 57m$23–68Line 450 bus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h 57m$13–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6509 / ...
5h 56m$41–92Drive 101.6 mi
- Drive from Salem to Amherstcar 101.6 mi
2h 20m$19–27
Salem to Amherst by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Amherst is to line 450 bus and train and bus which costs $12 - $24 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Amherst Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Amherst is 115 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $23 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Salem to Amherst, including transfers.
Salem to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Amherst is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Salem to Amherst.
There are 37+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Salem, 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.
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
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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 Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
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