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Emily Dickinson Museum
Historic house museum preserving the life and work of poet Emily Dickinson at The Homestead and The Evergreens.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA without transferring at least once.
PPB 6731P · PPB 5256P
PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P
BZ 0517B · PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P
BZ 0141B · PPB 6731P · PPB 5256P
PPB 6731P · PPB 5256P
PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P
BZ 0517B · PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P
BZ 0141B · PPB 6731P · PPB 5256POmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA costing on average $118 (€95).
Other travel options to Amherst, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about -1h -52m sooner (2h 39m by bus vs 1h 47m by car) and save roughly $-9.38 (€-7.61) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $27 (€22)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Amherst, MA buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BZ 0517B · PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 4h10 | 2:25 PM Amherst, S Pleasant St (Peter Pan Bus Station), MA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h05 | 3:15 PM Amherst, Presidents Dr (University of Massachusetts), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6715P · PPB 5222P | 11:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 3h00 | 2:25 PM Amherst, S Pleasant St (Peter Pan Bus Station), MA | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0141B · PPB 6731P · PPB 5256P | 6:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Amherst, S Pleasant St (Peter Pan Bus Station), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 6731P · PPB 5256P | 7:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 3h00 | 10:25 PM Amherst, S Pleasant St (Peter Pan Bus Station), MA | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Boston, MA to Amherst, MA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 6:25 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Historic house museum preserving the life and work of poet Emily Dickinson at The Homestead and The Evergreens.
Celebrated museum dedicated to picture book art, illustration, and family-friendly exhibitions.
Museum at Amherst College with dinosaur footprints, minerals, fossils, and regional natural history collections.
Walkable downtown area with shops, public spaces, and the town's main civic and cultural atmosphere.
Beautiful campus for strolling, especially popular in fall for architecture, lawns, and classic collegiate scenery.
Large university area with broad walks, public art, and seasonal foliage that draws students and visitors alike.
A creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and onions, widely associated with New England and commonly found on menus in western Massachusetts.
A classic New England sandwich of lobster meat in a split roll, served chilled with mayonnaise or warm with butter.
A regional fall favorite made with apple cider and warm spices, especially popular in Massachusetts during harvest season.
A well-known Amherst favorite for creative pizza slices and late-night energy, especially popular with students and locals.
A popular Amherst deli and cafe known for sandwiches, soups, baked goods, and a lively local atmosphere.
A long-running casual spot serving burgers, comfort food, and drinks, with a relaxed neighborhood pub feel.
Moderate for U.S. college towns. Casual food is affordable, but hotels and nicer dining can be pricey during university events.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafes if desired.
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