There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
1h 33m$98–453Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
12h 2m$72–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 38m$189–354Drive 448.2 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Bostoncar 448.2 mi
7h 50m$82–119Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
14h 36m$88–147
Amherst to Boston by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Boston. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Jersey Left and arriving at Boston via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Amherst and Boston is 404 miles. The road distance is 450.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Boston without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Amherst to Boston, including transfers.
Amherst to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 11h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 11h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Amherst to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Boston is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Amherst to Boston.
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