There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Manhattan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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
2h 12m$116–636Bus via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
9h 51m$62–282Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 11m$169–324Drive 360 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Manhattancar 360 mi
7h 23m$66–95Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
2h 16m$92–391Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- 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
2h 24m$98–391Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
10h 36m$77–132
Amherst to Manhattan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Manhattan is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Jersey Left and arriving at New York via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst station to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Amherst and Manhattan is 308 miles. The road distance is 362.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Amherst to Manhattan, including transfers.
Amherst to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, which costs $60 - $290 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Amherst to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Manhattan is 362 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Amherst to Manhattan.
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