How to get from Harvard University to Amherst College by bus and subway?

From Harvard University to Amherst College by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Amherst College in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Union Station Springfield station to Amherst - Near Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Amherst College on the Moovit app.

245min
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Amherst College
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    125 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amherst - Near Spring St
    ID 112
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Amherst College
    Walk to
    Amherst College
    220 S Pleasant St
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Amherst College

The distance between Harvard University, Boston and Amherst College, Boston is approximately 127.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Amherst College by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard University to Amherst College

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard University to Amherst College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard University) and destination (Amherst College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard University and Amherst College?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard University to Amherst College?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Amherst College in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard University to Amherst College by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard University in Cambridge and Amherst College in Boston by subway and bus is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard University to get to Amherst College?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard University and Amherst College?

    Get off the subway at the South Station stop, which is closest to Amherst College in Boston.

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