There are 4 ways to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst by tram, bus, train, or car
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from South Street to Boylstontram B
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 51m$22–52Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h$10–18Train, bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h 47m$17–30Drive 87.5 mi
- Drive from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherstcar 87.5 mi
1h 48m$16–24
South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst by tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst is to train and bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between South Street Station (MBTA) and Amherst is 101 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between South Street Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from South Street Station (MBTA) to Amherst. However, you can take the vehicle to Boylston, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Amherst Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Street to Pray Street via Blandford Street, Lansdowne, Worcester, Worcester Union Station, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 4h 47m.
Tram from South Street to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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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