The average bus between Long Island and Amherst takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Long Island to Amherst. 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 a week between Long Island and Amherst. The earliest departure is at 1:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Long Island is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Amherst at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer at 7 Av/ W 36 St and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Amherst station via Amherst Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Long Island to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York station.
Long Island to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amherst Center station.
The distance between Long Island and Amherst is 178.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m.