There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Queens by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
1h 49m$87–382Drive 365.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Queenscar 365.2 mi
7h 37m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 21m$144–334Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
12h 13m$68–135Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
2h 6m$116–636Fly 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
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
2h 48m$103–401Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
12h 14m$80–140
Amherst to Queens by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Queens is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Queens is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to Queens. However, there are services departing from Main Street & University Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Buffalo and Scranton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Queens. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Amherst and Queens is 313 miles. The road distance is 367.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Queens without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Amherst to Queens, including transfers.
Amherst to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Queens train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Queens is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 9h 21m, you could also bus via Scranton, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Queens, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 3 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- 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
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- 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 Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Scranton Bus Station.
Amherst to Queens train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Queens is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Amherst to Queens.
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