The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Amherst, MA
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
23 h 10 m
Average duration
23 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Amherst, MA will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 1 buses that leave Washington, DC for Amherst, MA on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 543 km distance in an average of 23 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 23 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Amherst, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Amherst, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price | €161 Average price |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Amherst, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Amherst, MA buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 AM Washington, DC | 12h35 | 5:10 PM Amherst, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Amherst, MA
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Amherst, MA
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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