There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Brooklyn by plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway
2h 42m$116–636Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
10h 55m$60–255Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 39m$142–327Drive 361.1 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Brooklyncar 361.1 mi
7h 30m$66–96Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
2h 8m$90–389Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 2 subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway
3h 6m$101–394Bus via Prospect Park (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
11h 8m$75–135
Amherst to Brooklyn by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Brooklyn is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Main Street & University Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Church Av via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Amherst and Brooklyn is 318 miles. The road distance is 363.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Brooklyn without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Amherst to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Amherst to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Brooklyn train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Brooklyn is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $260 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Trailways also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–250
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $55–240
- Flexible
- $100–250
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Amherst to Brooklyn train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Brooklyn is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Amherst to Brooklyn.
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