What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Amherst is to train and bus via Worcester which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via Boston and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Waltham to Amherst?

The distance between Waltham and Amherst is 104 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham to Amherst without a car is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 4h and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Waltham to Amherst?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Waltham to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Amherst bus from?

Waltham to Amherst bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.

Where does the Waltham to Amherst bus arrive?

Waltham to Amherst bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Amherst is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Waltham to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

Waltham to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, line 505 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Amherst by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Line 505 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
2. Take the bus from Boston to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h
$16–32
Train, bus via Worcester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
5h 8m
$10–18
Drive 84.2 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Amherstcar 84.2 mi
1h 43m
$16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waltham to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 15m
$18–35

Waltham to Amherst by bus

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Distance: 103.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Amherst Town Hall via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 4h.

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