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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Amherst is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Main Street & University Station via Toronto and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Canadian Border via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Detroit to Amherst?

The distance between Detroit and Amherst is 270 miles. The road distance is 255.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Detroit to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Amherst bus from?

Detroit to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Amherst train from?

Detroit to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Amherst?

The best way to get from Detroit to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Detroit to Amherst bus arrive?

Detroit to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.

Where does the Detroit to Amherst train arrive?

Detroit to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Amherst is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Detroit to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 472+ hotels available in Amherst.

Detroit to Amherst - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
3h 14m
$105–580
Drive 253.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Amherstcar 253.7 mi
4h 43m
$47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
6h 20m
$70–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus Adt N813 / ...
11h 37m
$64–127
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 38m
$123–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus N2685 / ...
9h 25m
$78–242

Detroit to Amherst by bus

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11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windsor to Amherst via Aldershot and Canadian Border in around 6h 20m.

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