How far is Northampton from Amherst?

The distance separating Northampton and Amherst is 8 miles (12 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Northampton to Amherst leave from Peter Pan Terminal and arrive at Amherst Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Northampton to Amherst from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Amherst on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20pm	Peter Pan Terminal	20m	7:40pm	Amherst UMass	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:25pm	Peter Pan Terminal	30m	1:55pm	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Peter Pan Terminal	30m	11:25am	Amherst UMass	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Peter Pan Terminal	20m	10:10pm	Amherst UMass	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:46 AM EST.

Get from Northampton to Amherst

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

30mAverage Duration

8 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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Peter Pan

4/56,324 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6324 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $17

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Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Amherst?

Stops in Northampton

A - Peter Pan Terminal

Stops in Amherst

A - Amherst Center

B - Hampshire College

C - UMass Haigis Mall

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

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The cheapest trip from Northampton, US to Amherst, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $15

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You can expect to pay from $15 to $15 for a bus ticket from Northampton, US to Amherst, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-17.