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

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

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  1. Train, bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    3h 9m
    $14–26

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    3h 22m
    $7–13

  3. Drive 79.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wellesley to Amherstcar car 79.9 mi
    1h 42m
    $15–22

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    3h 41m
    $23–58

Wellesley to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellesley to Amherst. However, you can take the train to Worcester, walk to Worcester Union Station, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, then take the line 30 bus to Pray Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Wellesley to Amherst in around 1h 42m.

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