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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Amherst to Great Barrington. Traveling by bus from Amherst to Great Barrington usually takes around 21 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €69.12 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Amherst to Great Barrington?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Amherst to Great Barrington. Peter Pan Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Lines | 2 | 21h 40m | €69.12 |
Book Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Great Barrington from €69. There are 2 trips per day offered by Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Great Barrington and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Great Barrington. In Amherst, Peter Pan Lines departs to Great Barrington from Amherst UMass . In Great Barrington, Peter Pan Lines arrives at 362 Main St .
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Great Barrington takes 21 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Great Barrington in 20 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 72 kilometers from Amherst to Great Barrington. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 20 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.
The first bus leaves at 13:00 and the last bus leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all buses from Amherst to Great Barrington, 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 bus leave from in Amherst?
Main departure station: Amherst UMass
Most buses depart from the main station in Amherst.
All bus stations in Amherst:
Amherst UMass
Where does the bus arrive in Great Barrington?
Main arrival station: 362 Main St
All buses from Amherst arrive at one main station in Great Barrington.
Bus stations in Great Barrington:
362 Main St
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