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How to get fromAmherst to Jersey Cityby plane, subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Jersey City by plane, subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway
    3. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train
    2h 41m
    $115–590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    10h 25m
    $63–127

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 14m
    $141–334

  4. Drive 351.6 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Jersey Citycar car 351.6 mi
    7h 10m
    $65–93

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2h 31m
    $89–382

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2h 25m
    $78–362

  7. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    10h 59m
    $64–275

Amherst to Jersey City by bus and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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