NY → MA · about 136 miles

New York to Amherst bus schedule

Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and OurBus run 14 direct buses a week from New York to Amherst. The fastest takes 4 hours; the first bus leaves at 10:00 AM and the last at 6:00 PM.

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Buses a week
14
Fastest trip
4h 00m
First bus
10:00 AM
Last bus
6:00 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 New York, NY to Amherst, MA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus companyTicket
10:00 AM2:10 PM4h 10mSun from Nov 29New York, NY (1st Avenue between East 38th and 39th Streets. The bus will stop on the east side of the street, next to the large empty lot. Look for bus stop sign that says Coach Express MA) to Amherst, MA (UMass Amherst - Haigis Mall bus stop in front of Bromery Center for the Arts)OurBus
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10:00 AM2:25 PM4h 25mTue, Wed, Fri, SunNew York (P.A.B.T.) to Amherst CenterPeter Pan Bus Lines
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11:30 AM4:30 PM5h 00mMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunNew York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts AmherstGreyhound
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12:00 PM4:00 PM4h 00mSunNew York (P.A.B.T.) to Amherst UMassPeter Pan Bus Lines
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2:00 PM6:10 PM4h 10mSun from Nov 29New York, NY (1st Avenue between East 38th and 39th Streets. The bus will stop on the east side of the street, next to the large empty lot. Look for bus stop sign that says Coach Express MA) to Amherst, MA (UMass Amherst - Haigis Mall bus stop in front of Bromery Center for the Arts)OurBus
Full timetable		No online booking link
2:00 PM6:25 PM4h 25mTue, Wed, Fri, Sat, SunNew York (P.A.B.T.) to Amherst CenterPeter Pan Bus Lines
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4:00 PM8:00 PM4h 00mSunNew York (P.A.B.T.) to Amherst UMassPeter Pan Bus Lines
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6:00 PM10:25 PM4h 25mTue, Wed, Fri, SunNew York (P.A.B.T.) to Amherst CenterPeter Pan Bus Lines
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Return trip: Amherst to New York

Questions

How long is the bus from New York to Amherst?

The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours; the typical trip is 4 hours 25 minutes.

What time is the first bus from New York to Amherst?

The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM (Sun) and the last at 6:00 PM (Tue, Wed).

Which bus companies go from New York to Amherst?

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

Where do I catch the bus in New York?

Buses to Amherst leave from Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York (1st Avenue between East 38th and 39th Streets).

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