There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Cornell University by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
4h 55m$73–241Drive 147.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Cornell Universitycar 147.5 mi
2h 53m$27–39Line 5 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main Street & University Station to South Division Street & Ellicott Loopbus 5
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 2m$29–49
Amherst to Cornell University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cornell University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cornell University is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Main Street & University Station and arriving at Statler Hall via Buffalo and Ithaca Commons - Green St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Amherst and Cornell University is 213 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cornell University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Amherst to Cornell University, including transfers.
Amherst to Cornell University bus services, operated by NFTA, depart from Main Street & University Station.
Amherst to Cornell University bus services, operated by NFTA, arrive at South Division Street & Ellicott Loop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cornell University is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Amherst to Cornell University.
There are 72+ hotels available in Cornell University.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Main Street & University Station to Cornell University via South Division Street & Ellicott Loop, Buffalo, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Statler Hall in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- [email protected]
- Website
- NFTA
Bus from Main Street & University Station to South Division Street & Ellicott Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- NFTA
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