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

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 22m
    $267–411

  2. Drive  455.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erie to Amherstcar car 455.5 mi
    8h 49m
    $78–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    12h 28m
    $87–139

  4. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 38m
    $99–483

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CLE - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 45m
    $194–1,073

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PIT - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    11h 16m
    $454–1,027

  7. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YTZ - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    12h 17m
    $171–579

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YYZ - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    12h 30m
    $170–565

Erie to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $260–410 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Buffalo, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 12h 28m.

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