There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Long Island by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
1h 27m$113–633Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
10h 15m$60–255Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 20m$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
1h 36m$78–373Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
2h 47m$101–394Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
10h 54m$75–135
Amherst to Long Island by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to Long Island. 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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Amherst and Long Island is 301 miles. The road distance is 363.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Amherst to Long Island, including transfers.
Amherst to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 9h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $260 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 46m.
- 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–280
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–250
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $55–240
- Flexible
- $100–250
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Amherst to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Long Island is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Amherst to Long Island.
There are 86+ hotels available in Long Island.