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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Amherst to Charlottetown. Traveling by bus from Amherst to Charlottetown usually takes around one hour and 48 minutes, but the fastest Maritime Bus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 60 mi (96 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $29.47 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Maritime Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Amherst to Charlottetown?
$29.93 is the average price of a bus ticket from Amherst to Charlottetown. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Bus tickets from Amherst to Charlottetown are expected to cost between $41 and $41 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Charlottetown within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $41. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Amherst to Charlottetown?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Amherst to Charlottetown that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Maritime Bus usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Bus | 2 | 1h 49m | $44.72 |
| Maritime Bus | 3 | 1h 49m | $29.97 |
Book Maritime Bus from Amherst to Charlottetown from $44. There are 2 Maritime Bus schedules from Amherst to Charlottetown and you can expect on average to pay for a Maritime Bus ticket to Charlottetown. In Amherst, Maritime Bus departs to Charlottetown from 34 Highway 6 and no other station. In Charlottetown, Maritime Bus arrives at WA Murphy Student Centre and 1 other station.
An average trip on Maritime Bus from Amherst to Charlottetown takes 1 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available Maritime Bus trip will get you to Charlottetown in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Maritime Bus offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Charlottetown.
Maritime Bus is a Canadian bus company based in Charlottetown, on Canada’s east coast. Its passenger services are based around Canada’s ‘Maritimes’ (hence the name), which incorporates the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island. Onboard their modern buses, you’ll have access to clean restrooms and plenty of legroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 48 minutes to cover the 96 kilometers from Amherst to Charlottetown. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Charlottetown. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Amherst to Charlottetown, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Amherst?
Main departure station: 34 Highway 6
Most buses depart from the main station in Amherst.
All bus stations in Amherst:
34 Highway 6
Where does the bus arrive in Charlottetown?
Main arrival station: Bus Terminal
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Charlottetown.
Bus stations in Charlottetown:
Bus Terminal
WA Murphy Student Centre
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