There are 4 ways to get from Smithfield to Amherst by bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
3h 39m$42–62Drive 70.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Smithfield to Amherstcar 70.5 mi
1h 53m$13–19Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
3h 49m$53–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 25m$60–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithfield to Amherst is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Smithfield to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithfield 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 39m.
The distance between Smithfield and Amherst is 97 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Smithfield to Amherst, including transfers.
Smithfield to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Smithfield to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithfield to Amherst is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Smithfield to Amherst.
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What companies run services between Smithfield, RI, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Smithfield to Amherst Common via Providence, Worcester, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 3h 39m.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Providence to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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