The average bus between Amherst and Cortland takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Amherst to Cortland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Amherst and Cortland. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amherst is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Cortland at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Springfield and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 35m • 2 changes


7h 50m • 2 changes
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19h 10m • 2 changes


8h 35m • 2 changes


7h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Cortland. However, there are services departing from Amherst station and arriving at Cortland station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Amherst to Cortland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Cortland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Cortland station.
Book your Amherst to Cortland bus tickets online with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound USA and 2 other operators.
The distance between Amherst and Cortland is 301.4 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Cortland via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, and Syracuse in around 8h.