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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Amherst by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CLT - BUF
    3h 21m
    $145–730

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    17h 57m
    $74–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    22h 23m
    $348–718

  4. Drive 661.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Amherstcar car 661.3 mi
    11h 17m
    $121–175

  5. Bus via New York (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    23h 29m
    $180–309

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    29h 15m
    $289–700

Charlotte to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Main Street & University Station via Charleston, WV, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 17h 57m.

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