FlixBus to Launch First Direct Amherst–Boston Service on April 16
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Source: FlixBus Inc.
FlixBus, North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, is expanding its Northeast network with the launch of a new route connecting Boston to Albany via Worcester, Amherst, and Northampton, starting April 16, 2026. This new service introduces FlixBus’s first direct, fast connection between Amherst and Boston, giving students at UMass Amherst and SUNY Albany a convenient and affordable way to travel to and from Boston.
The addition of this route to the FlixBus network reflects a broader trend: intercity bus travel is growing nationwide as more travelers embrace it as an affordable, reliable, and convenient transportation option.
Tickets are available at flixbus.com or on the FlixBus mobile app.
Stops
Boston, MA: South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
Worcester, MA: Worcester Union Station, 2 Washington Sq., Worcester, MA 01614
Amherst, MA (UMass Amherst): Presidents Dr., Amherst, MA 01003
Northampton, MA: Northampton Market, 48 Old South St., Northampton, MA 01060
Albany, NY (Albany Bus Terminal): 34 Hamilton St., Albany, NY 12207
Albany, NY (SUNY Albany): 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12222
Additional Details
This launch marks FlixBus’s first direct, fast service between Amherst and Boston, connecting UMass Amherst’s student population of over 30,000 with Boston’s greater transit network. Over a quarter-million college students live along this Boston-Albany corridor.
Greyhound, FlixBus’ sister brand, already serves Amherst in a Boston-Springfield route operated in partnership with MassDOT. Together, Greyhound and FlixBus meet in Amherst to offer riders connections across Massachusetts and beyond.
The new route increases the number of daily departures between Albany and Boston from three to four, strengthening FlixBus’s presence on one of the Northeast’s most popular intercity routes.
Service will operate five round trips per week. Passengers will enjoy affordable fares with modern onboard amenities: free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating, and free luggage allowance.
“College campuses are some of the busiest travel hubs in the Northeast, with students frequently traveling between school, home, and nearby cities,” said Karina Frayter, head of communications at Flix North America. “This new direct connection between Amherst and Boston makes that trip more convenient and affordable for students at UMass Amherst, SUNY Albany, and other nearby campuses. At the same time, we’re adding another daily departure between Albany and Boston, giving travelers across the region more flexibility and easier access to the broader FlixBus network.”
About Flix North America Inc.
Flix North America Inc., the parent company of FlixBus Inc. and Greyhound Lines, Inc., is a leading provider of long-distance bus transportation in North America. We’re a subsidiary of Germany-based Flix SE, a global travel technology company operating bus and train services in more than 40 countries across four continents. Greyhound and FlixBus, together with their trusted partners, offer the most extensive coast-to-coast network of intercity bus routes, providing travelers with affordable and sustainable transportation options to more than 1,800 destinations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. More than 12 million passengers ride with us each year. Our mission is to keep communities connected and help drive affordable and sustainable travel for everyone. For more information, please visit our website and press room.