There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott 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 52m$21–47Train, bus via Worcester
cheapest- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h 32m$13–27Drive 100.6 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Amherstcar 100.6 mi
2h 18m$18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6509 / ...
5h 49m$60–106
Swampscott to Amherst by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Amherst is to train and bus via Worcester which costs $13 - $27 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Amherst Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Swampscott and Amherst is 111 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Swampscott to Amherst, including transfers.
Swampscott to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Swampscott to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Amherst is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Swampscott to Amherst.
There are three+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Amherst Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- 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
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