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How to get fromBoston to Amherstby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Amherst by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BOS - BUF
    1h 41m
    $115–558

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    11h 22m
    $78–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 50m
    $187–353

  4. Drive 447.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Amherstcar car 447.9 mi
    7h 47m
    $82–119

  5. Bus via Ithaca

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus FlixBus N2687 / ...
    13h 41m
    $92–203

Boston to Amherst by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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