There are 3 ways to get from Tufts University to Amherst by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
3h 35m$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 27m$10–18Drive 87.5 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Amherstcar 87.5 mi
2h$16–24
Tufts University to Amherst by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Amherst is to train and bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amherst Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Tufts University and Amherst is 101 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Tufts University to Amherst, including transfers.
Tufts University to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Tufts University to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Amherst is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Tufts University to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Tufts University, 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.
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
- +1 413-781-7882
- 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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