There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to New York by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
2h 17m$116–636Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
10h$57–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 11m$159–324Drive 355.8 mi
- Drive from Amherst to New Yorkcar 355.8 mi
7h 19m$65–94Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
2h 12m$92–392Fly 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 via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
10h 20m$72–132
Amherst to New York by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to New York is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to New York is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to New York. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst station to New York 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 New York is 312 miles. The road distance is 357.9 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to New York without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Amherst to New York, including transfers.
Amherst to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Amherst to New York is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Trailways also services this route 3 times a day.
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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 New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Amherst to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to New York is 358 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Amherst to New York.
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