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Amherst - Barnstable Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 10 intercity buses per day from Amherst to Barnstable. Traveling by bus from Amherst to Barnstable usually takes around 6 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance123 mi (198 km)
Shortest duration3h 15m
Cheapest price$40.00
Most frequent servicePeter Pan Lines
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How much is a bus ticket from Amherst to Barnstable?

Bus tickets for a trip from Amherst to Barnstable cost $41.00 on average. Tickets cheaper than $41.00 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

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If you're planning on taking a bus from Amherst to Barnstable, you'll be happy to know that the cost stays pretty stable throughout the year. You can expect to pay around $51 for your ticket regardless of when you plan to travel.

What bus companies travel from Amherst to Barnstable?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Amherst to Barnstable. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Peter Pan Lines106h 54m$44.01
  • Book Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Barnstable from $40. There are 10 trips per day offered by Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Barnstable and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Barnstable. In Amherst, Peter Pan Lines departs to Barnstable from Amherst UMass and one other station. In Barnstable, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Ocean Street Market and 3 other stations.

    An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Amherst to Barnstable takes 6 hours and 54 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Barnstable in 3 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 9 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Barnstable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 123 miles from Amherst to Barnstable. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 15 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.

Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Barnstable. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Barnstable, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

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 Barnstable, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Amherst to Barnstable every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Amherst

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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.

Barnstable

Hyannis, sometimes called the "Capital of the Cape," is the biggest and most vibrant of the seven sprawling villages that comprise the town of Barnstable. Barnstable, and Hyannis within it, is located in the middle of Cape Cod, one of the most iconic summer destinations in New England.

Indeed, the harbor village of Hyannis is a presidential choice for a trip since it was one of John F. Kennedy's favorite vacation spots. Although the beachfront Kennedy Compound is private property, you can visit the JFK Hyannis Museum to learn all about the Kennedys' relationship with the area.

To develop your own relationship with Cape Cod, shop and eat along the vibrant Main Street or take boatbuilding classes at the waterfront Cape Cod Maritime Museum. Windsurfers will be happy to know they can sail the winds of Kalmus Park Beach. Outside of Hyannis, the rest of Barnstable is graced with expanses of white-sand beaches, golf clubs, beautiful marshes, and marinas where boats leave for whale-watching tours.

Cape Cod's closest major airport is Logan International Airport in Boston. Traveling from Boston to Cape Cod is easy on Peter Pan buses to Hyannis. Seasonal commuter rail trains also connect to Hyannis in the summer. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two islands off the Cape, are just a ferry ride away from the Hyannis waterfront.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Amherst?

Main departure station: Amherst UMass

Amherst has two bus stations with service to Barnstable.

All bus stations in Amherst:

  • Amherst UMass

  • Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St

Where does the bus arrive in Barnstable?

Main arrival station: 2155 Iyannough Rd

Buses arrive in Barnstable at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Barnstable:

  • 2155 Iyannough Rd

  • Ocean Street Market

  • Barnstable Airport

  • Hyannis Cpe Cod Gtwy Airport

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