What is the travel distance from Springfield to Amherst?

About 20 miles (32 km) separate Springfield and Amherst.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Springfield to Amherst start their journey at Bus Station and wind up at Amherst Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Springfield to Amherst from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Amherst on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Springfield Union Station	40m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Springfield Union Station	50m	7:50pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Springfield Union Station	50m	10:20pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Springfield Union Station	40m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/16/2025 EST.

Get from Springfield to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

45mAverage Duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Amherst?

Stops in Springfield

A
Bus Station
1776 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
B
UMass
1500 Main St (outside the CVS pharmacy), Springfield, MA 01115

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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Peter Pan

4/56,337 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6337 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 $12

Peter Pan Springfield Amherst recent customer reviews

I had to take Lyft from Springfield to Amherst because I was told the bus could be more than an hour late.

Luis F.

June 18, 2022

Pets were allowed, which really upset me.

Monica M.

November 25, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

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