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Amherst - New Carrollton Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 8 intercity buses per day from Amherst to New Carrollton. Traveling by bus from Amherst to New Carrollton usually takes around 14 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance328 mi (528 km)
Shortest duration9h 55m
Cheapest price$67.00
Most frequent servicePeter Pan Lines
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What bus companies travel from Amherst to New Carrollton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Amherst to New Carrollton. 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 Lines814h 36m$94.60
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 8 bus trips every day during the week and 7 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between Amherst and New Carrollton, offering bus tickets as low as $67.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 328 miles from Amherst to New Carrollton. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 55 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in New Carrollton. 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 New Carrollton, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Amherst to New Carrollton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Amherst to New Carrollton 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.

New Carrollton

New Carrollton is a small town in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, located about 13 miles northeast of the nation's capital. Much of the city is residential, with services typical for a suburb, including a shopping mall, grocery stores, several restaurants, and so on. A true hidden gem in the area is Greenbelt Park, a forested park with 172 campsites and nine miles of trails perfect for an escape to nature.

A few hotels in New Carrollton and neighboring Lanham welcome D.C. visitors who would rather not pay downtown prices. It's easy to reach D.C. from the New Carrollton station, which connects to the Washington Metro's Orange Line and the MARC trains that serve Maryland. It takes just 11 minutes to reach Union Station in D.C. from New Carrollton on the Metro.

The New Carrollton train station is also a stop for Amtrak trains heading north. The Northeast Regional departing from D.C. makes its first stop in New Carrollton before continuing on to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. In addition, bus lines provide service to New Carrollton from as far away as Indianapolis or St. Louis. For those who prefer to fly, the nearest major airport is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Amherst?

Main departure station: Hampshire College - 893 West St

Buses to New Carrollton leave from 3 stations in Amherst.

All bus stations in Amherst:

  • Hampshire College - 893 West St

  • Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St

  • UMass Amherst - 130 Presidents Dr

Where does the bus arrive in New Carrollton?

Main arrival station: MARC Station

All buses from Amherst arrive at one main station in New Carrollton.

All bus stations in New Carrollton:

  • MARC Station

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