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How to get fromWalpole to Amherstby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Walpole to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Walpole to South Stationtrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    3h 48m
    $22–44

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus bus 34E
    2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    6h 2m
    $14–28

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6509 / ...
    5h 46m
    $31–79

  4. Drive  87.8 mi

    1. Drive from Walpole to Amherstcar car 87.8 mi
    1h 54m
    $16–24

Walpole to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Walpole to Amherst. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Amherst Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Walpole to Amherst Center via Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Springfield in around 5h 46m.

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