Lowest Prices
We partner with the top bus & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Amherst to New Haven. Traveling by bus from Amherst to New Haven usually takes around 6 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (123 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $20.55 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Amherst to New Haven?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Amherst to New Haven. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Lines | 5 | 6h 29m | $48.49 |
Book Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to New Haven from $21. There are 5 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Amherst to New Haven and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to New Haven. In Amherst, Peter Pan Lines departs to New Haven from Amherst UMass and 1 other station. In New Haven, Peter Pan Lines arrives at New Hvn Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to New Haven takes 6 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to New Haven in 4 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to New Haven.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 123 kilometers from Amherst to New Haven. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to New Haven at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00am. To see the times for all buses from Amherst to New Haven, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Amherst
Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Doug Kerr
Link to image attribution
Image credit: GPA Photo Archive
Link to image attributionAmherst is mainly known as an academic town, but there's also beauty to go with those brains. Amherst's collegiate reputation comes from three prestigious colleges in town: Amherst College, Hampshire College, and UMass Amherst. The grand campuses and bookish feel around the place will leave you feeling inspired; soon, you'll be sitting by Puffers Pond and reciting poetry.
Amherst owes much of its academic vibe to the local heroine, Emily Dickinson, born there in 1830. Visit the Emily Dickinson Museum to learn more about her life and legacy.
Due to its large student population, Amherst boasts a youthful and lively downtown area, filled with quaint coffee shops and bookstores, as well as varied restaurants and even an independent movie theatre. Plus, Amherst hosts one of the longest-running farmer's markets in the area, where every weekend, visitors can buy various handcrafted goods and local foods.
Although yellow school buses don't transport college students into town, there are many travel options for Amherst's students and visitors seeking a Massachusetts hidden gem. Bradley Airport is only one hour away in Connecticut, and the larger Logan Airport is roughly two hours away in Boston. Amtrak trains stop in nearby Northampton and Springfield, and Peter Pan and OurBus provide frequent and budget-friendly access to Amherst by bus.
New Haven
Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Amherst?
Main departure station: Amherst UMass
Amherst has two bus stations with service to New Haven.
All bus stations in Amherst:
Amherst UMass
Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St
Where does the bus arrive in New Haven?
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: New Hvn Bus Station
All buses from Amherst arrive at one main station in New Haven.
Bus stations in New Haven:
New Hvn Bus Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from New Haven to Amherst?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from Amherst
Continue by bus from New Haven
Check out these popular routes
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more