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Routes14
Trips per day121
bus lines2
Stations5
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About Amherst

Amherst 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.

What bus companies travel to Amherst, Massachusetts?

Located in Massachusetts, Amherst is accessible by bus from 14 other cities. You can choose from 121 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Amherst on Wanderu. Peter Pan Lines usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving Amherst

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Peter Pan Lines394h 39m$43.75
OurBus72h 6m$23.96
  • OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Amherst?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Amherst by bus with OurBus giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that OurBus had the most comfortable bus service to Amherst taking into account the seats and amenities that OurBus offers. They rate OurBus a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Amherst punctually, travelers suggest that OurBus has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Amherst, rating them a 4.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$5.00 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Amherst, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Amherst. In the last month, buses from Northampton to Amherst had the lowest average price at $5.00.

The busiest bus station in Amherst is Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Amherst are:

  • Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St
  • Amherst UMass
  • UMass Amherst - 130 Presidents Dr
Amherst ranks number 6 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 105 in United States. Amherst ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Amherst via bus service. On average 27 direct daily bus trips serve Amherst.
The population of Amherst is 39833. Amherst ranks number 15 in terms of population in Massachusetts and number 443 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Amherst range from $5 for a short trip to Amherst, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Amherst starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Amherst can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $19.
Traveling by bus is very popular with those going to visit their friends in Amherst. With good deals available and ability to plan last minute, a bus ticket to Amherst is the best way to get some facetime with your friends and with great bus locations in Amherst you'll arrive near the action ready to hit the town with your friends.
The closest bus station to the city center of Amherst is Amherst Town Common, located just 0.1 miles away. Select Amherst Town Common as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Amherst. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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