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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan | Bus | Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) | Amherst Center | CheapestFastest | ||||
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan | Bus | Albany Terminal | Amherst UMass | No tags |
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Get from Albany to Amherst
The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Albany and Amherst?
Stops in Albany
- B
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206 - C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA - D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA - E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA - F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA
Stops in Amherst
- A
Amherst Center
8 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA - B
Hampshire College
893 West Street (Campus bus shelter located near the Robert Crown Center), Amherst, MA 01002 - C
UMass Haigis Mall
127 Presidents Dr (Bus shelter at the Haigis Mall), Amherst, MA 01003
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Amherst, MA, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Amherst?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Amherst start from $34. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Amherst?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Amherst is 6h, covering a distance of 105 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Amherst route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Amherst?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Amherst at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Amherst?
A bus trip from Albany to Amherst generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Amherst?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Amherst?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Amherst?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Amherst?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
