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How to get fromAmherst to Hersheyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Hershey by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane BUF - MDT
    6h
    $100–467

  2. Drive 291.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Hersheycar car 291.8 mi
    5h 58m
    $54–77

  3. Bus via State College

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 27m
    $98–199

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    14h 20m
    $220–456

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    6h 55m
    $147–658

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 32m
    $105–204

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    13h 33m
    $67–164

Amherst to Hershey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & University Station to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via South Division Street & Ellicott Loop, Buffalo, DuBois, State College, State College Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 13h 27m.

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