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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Wellfleet to Amherst. Traveling by coach from Wellfleet to Amherst usually takes around 4 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 131 mi (211 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | US$57.00 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Wellfleet to Amherst?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wellfleet to Amherst. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Lines | 3 | 4h 54m | US$62.33 |
Book Peter Pan Lines from Wellfleet to Amherst from US$57. There are 3 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Wellfleet to Amherst and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Amherst. In Wellfleet, Peter Pan Lines departs to Amherst from Wellfleet and 1 other station. In Amherst, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Amherst UMass and 1 other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Wellfleet to Amherst takes 4 hours and 54 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Amherst in 4 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Amherst.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 131 miles from Wellfleet to Amherst. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 14:00 and the last coach leaves at 14:00. To see the times for all coaches from Wellfleet to Amherst, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Amherst
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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 coach.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Wellfleet?
Main departure station: Wellfleet
Wellfleet has two coach stations with service to Amherst.
All coach stations in Wellfleet:
Wellfleet
999 US-6
Where does the coach arrive in Amherst?
Main arrival station: Amherst UMass
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Amherst.
Coach stations in Amherst:
Amherst UMass
Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St
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