There are 3 ways to get from Westford to Amherst by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
5h 18m$29–71Drive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westford to Amherstcar 70.6 mi
1h 34m$13–19Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 24m$17–32
Westford to Amherst by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westford to Amherst is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Westford to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Westford to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Hampton Inn Technology Drive and arriving at Memorial Drive via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Westford and Amherst is 133 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Westford to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Westford to Amherst, including transfers.
Westford to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Westford to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westford to Amherst is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Westford to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Westford, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst once daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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