How to get from Brandeis University to Amherst College by bus?

From Brandeis University to Amherst College by bus

To get from Brandeis University to Amherst College in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 505 bus from Maple St @ Crescent St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2693 bus and finally take the B43 bus from Haigis Mall station to Amherst College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The bus schedule from Brandeis University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Amherst College on the Moovit app.

226min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
Bus - B43B43
Walk to Amherst College
Leaves from Maple St @ Crescent St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple St @ Crescent St
    ID 78451
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2693
    Albany Bus Terminal, NY
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    ID AMH6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haigis Mall
    ID 73
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - B43B43
    Wait for bus
    B43
    Amherst College Via Umass
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amherst College
    ID 116
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Amherst College
    Walk to
    Amherst College
    220 S Pleasant St
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brandeis University to Amherst College

The distance between Brandeis University, Boston and Amherst College, Boston is approximately 92.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brandeis University to Amherst College by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Brandeis University to Amherst College

To check the bus schedule from Brandeis University to Amherst College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brandeis University) and destination (Amherst College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Amherst College?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line FLIXBUS 2693, Bus line B43.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brandeis University and Amherst College?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brandeis University to Amherst College?

    The 505 bus line goes from Maple St @ Crescent St station near Brandeis University in Waltham to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lincoln St @ Essex St station near Amherst College in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brandeis University to Amherst College by bus?

    The total travel time between Brandeis University in Waltham and Amherst College in Boston by bus is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brandeis University to get to Amherst College?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Maple St @ Crescent St stop near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brandeis University and Amherst College?

    Get off the bus at the Lincoln St @ Essex St stop, which is closest to Amherst College in Boston.

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