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 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 2 hr 57 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.

177min
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
Bus - B43B43
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 Bus Terminal
    330 yd • 4 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 Harvard University to Amherst College

The distance between Harvard University, Boston and Amherst College, Boston is approximately 82.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 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 177 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line FLIXBUS 2693, Bus line B43.

  • 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 2 hr 57 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. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South 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 2 hr 57 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, which is closest to Amherst College in Boston.

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