There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Alfred by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Binghamton, Nybus 136
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Hornellbus
12h 35m$65–188Drive 327.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Alfredcar 327.5 mi
7h 31m$60–87Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
13h 46m$115–354Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
9h 45m$143–677Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
12h 44m$95–296Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
13h 56m$125–284Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Corningbus
- Take the bus from Corning to Hornellbus
15h 59m$83–174
Amherst to Alfred by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Alfred is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Alfred is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Alfred. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at W University St & N Main St via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany, Ny, Binghamton and Parking Lot 3- Hornell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Amherst and Alfred is 364 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Alfred without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Amherst to Alfred, including transfers.
Amherst to Alfred bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Alfred bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Alfred is 329 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Amherst to Alfred.
There are 11+ hotels available in Alfred.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Alfred, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Common to W University St & N Main St via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany, Ny, Binghamton, and Parking Lot 3- Hornell in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany, Ny to Binghamton, Ny
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Binghamton to Hornell
- Saver
- $23–70
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Corning to Hornell
- Saver
- $15–25
- Flexible
- $25–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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