What is the distance between Amherst and Worcester?

The distance separating Amherst and Worcester is 38 miles (61 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amherst to Worcester?

If you're headed to Worcester from Amherst, chances are that your bus will leave from Amherst Center and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Worcester?

Once in Worcester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Worcestershire County Museum, Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve, Croome Park, George Marshall Medical Museum and Sixways Stadium.

Bus Amherst to Worcester from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Amherst to Worcester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	2h 5m	9:10am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Amherst UMass	4h	7:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	3h 50m	7:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Amherst UMass	2h 40m	7:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	2h 30m	7:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Get from Amherst to Worcester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

38 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Amherst and Worcester?

Stops in Amherst

A
Amherst Center
8 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
B
Hampshire College
893 West Street (Campus bus shelter located near the Robert Crown Center), Amherst, MA 01002
C
UMass Haigis Mall
127 Presidents Dr (Bus shelter at the Haigis Mall), Amherst, MA 01003

Stops in Worcester

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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B
146 P&R
530 Southwest Cutoff (Commuter service only), Millbury, MA 01527
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Peter Pan

4/56,336 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6336 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $30

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amherst, MA, US to Worcester, US by bus

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