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Bus from Charlottetown to Amherst: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Charlottetown to Amherst. Traveling by bus from Charlottetown to Amherst 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 | $29.28 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Maritime Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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How much is a bus ticket from Charlottetown to Amherst?
Bus tickets for a trip from Charlottetown to Amherst cost $29.64 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
Average bus ticket prices from Charlottetown to Amherst by month
Bus tickets from Charlottetown to Amherst are usually around $33 and prices do not fluctuate very much throughout the year.
What bus companies travel from Charlottetown to Amherst?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Charlottetown to Amherst that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Maritime Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Bus | 2 | 1h 48m | $43.24 |
| Maritime Bus | 2 | 1h 48m | $29.69 |
Book Maritime Bus from Charlottetown to Amherst from $43. There are 2 Maritime Bus schedules from Charlottetown to Amherst and you can expect on average to pay for a Maritime Bus ticket to Amherst. In Charlottetown, Maritime Bus departs to Amherst from WA Murphy Student Centre and 1 other station. In Amherst, Maritime Bus arrives at 34 Highway 6 and no other station.
An average trip on Maritime Bus from Charlottetown to Amherst takes 1 hours and 48 minutes , while the fastest available Maritime Bus trip will get you to Amherst 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 Amherst.
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 about traveling by bus from Charlottetown to Amherst
The bus takes an average of one hour and 48 minutes to cover the 96 kilometers from Charlottetown to Amherst. 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.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Amherst. 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Charlottetown to Amherst, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Charlottetown to Amherst. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Charlottetown?
Main departure station: WA Murphy Student Centre
Charlottetown has two bus stations with service to Amherst.
All bus stations in Charlottetown:
WA Murphy Student Centre
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Where does the bus arrive in Amherst?
Main arrival station: 34 Highway 6
All buses from Charlottetown arrive at one main station in Amherst.
Bus stations in Amherst:
34 Highway 6
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