There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Kitchener by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Canadian Border to Torontotrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
5h 19m$58–106Drive 168.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Kitchenercar 168.2 km
2h 13m$34–48Bus via Mississauga
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminalbus 25
6h 53m$51–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Adt N810b / ...
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
7h 34m$43–70Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus FlixBus N2687
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Kitchenerbus FlixBus 2702 / ...
7h 46m$38–63
Amherst to Kitchener by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Kitchener is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Kitchener is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Jersey Left and arriving at Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Buffalo, Winston Churchill Transitway Station and University Of Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Canadian Border and arriving at Kitchener GO via Union Station GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Amherst and Kitchener is 271 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Amherst to Kitchener without a car is to bus via Mississauga which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Amherst to Kitchener, including transfers.
Amherst to Kitchener bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Canadian Border station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Kitchener is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Mississauga, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Amherst to Kitchener GO via Canadian Border and Union Station GO in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & Jersey Left to Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, Buffalo, Mississauga, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, University of Waterloo Terminal, and University Of Waterloo Station in around 6h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Canadian Border to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $17–22
Train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $17–22
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–70
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–85
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $14–18
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Kitchener bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Mississauga station.
Amherst to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toronto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Kitchener is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Amherst to Kitchener.
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