How to get from Amherst College to Union Station by bus and train?

From Amherst College to Union Station by bus and train

To get from Amherst College to Union Station in Walpole, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to Walpole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Amherst College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

324min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
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
    94 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
    #554 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #759 | Forge Park/495
  • 8
    Ride to train station Walpole
    Ride to train station
    Walpole
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst College to Union Station

The distance between Amherst College, Walpole and Union Station, Walpole is approximately 109.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst College to Union Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Walpole – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Amherst College to Union Station

To check the bus and train schedule from Amherst College to Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amherst College) and destination (Union Station), 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 Union Station?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Amherst College to Union Station?

    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 2 train lines till Union Station Garage station near Union Station in Walpole.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst College to Union Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Amherst College in Boston and Union Station in Walpole by bus and train is about 5 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Amherst College to get to Union Station?

    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 Union Station?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Garage station, which is closest to Union Station in Walpole.

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