How to get from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by bus and train?

Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology - Bus Schedule

The B79 bus from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology runs from 8:05 AM to 3:50 PM, with departures every 3 hr 50 min-3 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by bus and train

To get from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the 85 bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St station to Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Amherst College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8585
Walk to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Beacon St
    ID 1808
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 21773
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

The distance between Amherst College, Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Cambridge is approximately 92.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology?

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Massachusetts Institute Of Technology?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Amherst College in Boston to Union Station Garage station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station Garage station near Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst College to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Amherst College in Boston and Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in Cambridge by bus and train is about 4 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Amherst College to get to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology?

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Amherst College in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Amherst College and Massachusetts Institute Of Technology?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Garage stop, which is closest to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in Cambridge.

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