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How to Travel from

Buffalo to Amherst

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$624.19

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Rochester to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$280.25
Plane from Rochester to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$242.03

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Rochester to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$560.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$140.12
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$89.17
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$82.80

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$114.65
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$89.17

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$114.65
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.06

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.24–$39.49
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.24–$61.15

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$203.82

NFTA

Phone:
+1 716-855-7211
Website:
metro.nfta.com
Bus from Ellicott Street East Tupper Street to Main
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst is to drive which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $76.09 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Amherst College via Syracuse Bus Station, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Amherst?

The distance between Buffalo and Amherst is 683 km. The road distance is 621.4 km.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Buffalo to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Amherst bus from?

Buffalo to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Train or bus from Buffalo to Amherst?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Amherst is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $28.26 - $228.26 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Buffalo to Amherst bus arrive?

Buffalo to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Amherst is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Buffalo to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 38+ hotels available in Amherst. Prices start at $74.27 per night.
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