How far is Philadelphia from Amherst?

Philadelphia and Amherst are 217 miles (350 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Amherst leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Amherst Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Amherst from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Amherst on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 20m	4:20pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 40m	7:40pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 50m	7:50pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 30m	7:50pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 20m	7:40pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags

Get from Philadelphia to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Amherst?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

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

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