The average bus between Long Island and Amherst takes 11h 30m and the fastest bus takes 10h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Long Island and Amherst. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Amherst at 2:59 PM. All services require a transfer at 7 Av/ W 36 St and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Amherst? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
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 Buffalo station.
The distance between Long Island and Amherst is 531.8 km. The road distance is 772 km.
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 8h.