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Amherst to Northampton bus schedule

Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and OurBus run 45 direct buses a week from Amherst to Northampton. The fastest takes 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:25 AM and the last at 10:25 PM.

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Buses a week
45
Fastest trip
20m
First bus
6:25 AM
Last bus
10:25 PM

Timetable

Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses from Amherst, MA to Northampton, MA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus companyTicket
6:25 AM7:00 AM35mDailyAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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8:20 AM9:00 AM40mMon, Tue, Wed, FriAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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10:25 AM11:00 AM35mDailyAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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12:10 PM12:30 PM20mMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst to Northampton Northampton MarketFlixBus
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2:25 PM3:00 PM35mDailyAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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3:20 PM3:50 PM30mSunAmherst UMass to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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3:20 PM4:00 PM40mMon, Tue, Wed, FriAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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4:00 PM4:40 PM40mSun from Nov 29Amherst, MA (Amherst Town Common, on the park side of the street, across from 79 S Pleasant Street) to Northampton, MA (Main Street, In front of Academy of Music)OurBus
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6:25 PM7:00 PM35mDailyAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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7:20 PM7:50 PM30mSunAmherst UMass to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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7:30 PM8:10 PM40mSun from Nov 29Amherst, MA (Amherst Town Common, on the park side of the street, across from 79 S Pleasant Street) to Northampton, MA (Main Street, In front of Academy of Music)OurBus
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10:20 PM10:50 PM30mSunAmherst UMass to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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10:25 PM11:00 PM35mDailyAmherst Center to NorthamptonPeter Pan Bus Lines
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Where to catch the bus in Amherst

Where the bus stops in Northampton

Return trip: Northampton to Amherst

Questions

How long is the bus from Amherst to Northampton?

The fastest direct bus takes 20 minutes; the typical trip is 35 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Amherst to Northampton?

The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM (Mon–Thu) and the last at 10:25 PM (Tue, Wed).

Which bus companies go from Amherst to Northampton?

Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Amherst?

Buses to Northampton leave from Amherst Center and Amherst UMass.

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