How far is Hartford from Amherst?

About 44 miles (70 km) separate Hartford and Amherst.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Amherst?

Most of the buses traveling from Hartford to Amherst leave from Harford Union Station and arrive at Amherst Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Hartford to Amherst from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Hartford to Amherst on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Hartford, CT	1h 40m	2:30pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Hartford, CT	1h 30m	2:20pm	Amherst	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Harford Union Station	1h 20m	7:00pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Harford Union Station	1h 30m	7:10pm	Amherst Center PVTA Bus Shelter	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Harford Union Station	1h 50m	7:50pm	Amherst UMass	No tags

Get from Hartford to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,325 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus

4/53,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Hartford and Amherst, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Amherst?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Amherst

A - Amherst Center

B - Hampshire College

C - UMass Haigis Mall

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to Amherst, MA, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Amherst, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hartford, CT to Amherst, MA, US, as early as possible.