What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Amherst is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $80 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Amherst Community Health Ctr via Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Amherst?

The distance between Buffalo and Amherst is 390 miles. The road distance is 370.4 miles.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $95 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Amherst?

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Buffalo to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Amherst bus from?

Buffalo to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where does the Buffalo to Amherst bus arrive?

Buffalo to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Amherst is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Buffalo to Amherst.

How do I get a bus ticket from Buffalo to Amherst?

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Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 37+ hotels available in Amherst.

Buffalo to Amherst - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
9h 14m
$96–256
Drive 368.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buffalo to Amherstcar 368.2 mi
7h 15m
$68–98
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0171
9h 43m
$70–103
Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 30m
$81–432
Train, bus via Springfield
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
10h 21m
$140–332
Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
12h 57m
$72–112
Bus to Rochester, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ROC - BOS
3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
7h 39m
$129–633

Buffalo to Amherst by train and bus

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Distance: 387.9 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Springfield Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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