4.0
Pros: Springfield Union Station is great! Cons: seats don't recline enough.
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There are 20 intercity coaches per day from Providence to Amherst. Traveling by coach from Providence to Amherst usually takes around 5 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 68 mi (110 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 10m |
Cheapest price | US$38.00 |
Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
Coach lines | 1 |
Overall score for coaches from Providence to Amherst
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Springfield Union Station is great! Cons: seats don't recline enough.
US$45.83 is the average price of a bus ticket from Providence to Amherst. Any tickets cheaper than US$45.83 can be considered a great deal. 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.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Providence 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 |
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Peter Pan Lines | 20 | 5h 38m | US$48.11 |
Book Peter Pan Lines from Providence to Amherst from US$38. There are 20 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Providence to Amherst and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Amherst. In Providence, Peter Pan Lines departs to Amherst from Peter Pan Term and 1 other station. In Amherst, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St and 1 other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Providence to Amherst takes 5 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Amherst in 3 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 25 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Amherst.
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 68 miles from Providence to Amherst. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Because many passengers travel from Providence to Amherst at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all coaches from Providence to Amherst, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Though some might say that it is overshadowed by nearby Boston, Providence is an interesting destination on its own. A quaint college town with a deep historical value, Providence allows fans of U.S. history to marvel at historic buildings such as the ones on Benefit Street, which boasts the highest concentration of Colonial houses. As you stroll around the streets of Providence at night, don’t forget to take a detour to WaterFire, a sculpture project that features bonfires along the rivers of Providence. Accompanying the bonfires are the sounds of ceremonial gongs and various music programs, which brighten up the night. For those seeking a unique cultural experience, the Federal Hill quarter sits among the most famous Little Italian neighborhoods, and it features some of the best Italian restaurants in town.
The staple dish of Providence is oysters, which are not difficult to find in the city. However, if you can endure a short drive, Matunuck Oyster Bar, an oyster restaurant located 40 miles south of South Kingstown, provides some of the freshest and most delicious oysters around. Some other notable establishments include Birch, Oberlin, and Tallulah’s Taqueria.
The Providence airport is located in nearby Warwick which is only a 6 miles’ drive from the city. The main bus hub for Providence is found at the Rhode Island Convention Center Parking Garage, where travelers could catch a bus from Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus Lines. The main Amtrak train station is located just a 10-minute walk across the Woonasquatucket River.
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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.
Providence has two coach stations with service to Amherst.
Peter Pan Term
RICC Parking Garage
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Amherst.
Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St
Amherst UMass
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