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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Boston to Amherst

Composite routes from Boston to Amherst

Cheapest
1 h 49 min
Car
149 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$624.19
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$433.11
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$535.02

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$624.19
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$407.64
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$624.19
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$547.76
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$356.68
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$305.73
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$254.77

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$764.32
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$420.37
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$394.90

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Train from Boston to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
11h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.32–$203.82
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from North Station to Lowell
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$12.10

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Lynchburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.99
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$242.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$191.08
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$114.65
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.06
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$89.17

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Other from South Station, Boston, MA to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$40.76
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$76.43
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$82.80

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
pr@ourbus.com
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Syracuse,
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Bus from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$61.15
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$54.78

Virginia Breeze

Phone:
+1-800-827-3490
Email:
VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
Website:
virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to 171
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$25.48
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$43.31
Bus from Dulles International Airport to 171
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$39.49
Bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$36.94

Megabus

Phone:
+1-877-462-6342
Email:
inquiries@megabus.com
Website:
us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$53.50
Bus from Dulles International Airport to 171
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$47.13
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$26.75

Boston Express

Phone:
+1 800-639-8080
Email:
contact@bostonexpressbus.com
Website:
bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Amherst is to drive which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Amherst?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station, Boston, MA station and arriving at Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA. Services depart three times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Boston to Amherst?

The distance between Boston and Amherst is 152 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $5.43 - $34.78 .

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

The bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Boston to Amherst bus from?

Boston to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station, Boston, MA.

Where does the Boston to Amherst bus arrive?

Boston to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA station.

Can I drive from Boston to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Amherst is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Boston to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst. Prices start at $76.09 per night.
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