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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Amherst takes 12h 43m and the fastest bus takes 11h. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia 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.

12h 43m
Duration
490 mi
Distance
$104
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Philadelphia to Amherst bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Philadelphia and Amherst. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Amherst at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA12h 45m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USANFTA12h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA13h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA16h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USANFTA12h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 21m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA16h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 49m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 21m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 49m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 21m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA13h 9m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USANFTA12h 4m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 19m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA14h 8m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USANFTA11h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USANFTA12h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USANFTA12h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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.

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  • Distance: 490.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Main Street & Jersey Left via Newark Penn Station, Buffalo, and Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive in around 11h 40m.

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