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

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Amherst is to bus and line 5 bus which costs $15 - $29 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erie to Amherst is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $55 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Erie, PA and arriving at Main Street & University Station via North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Erie to Amherst?

The distance between Erie and Amherst is 100 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erie to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Erie to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Amherst bus from?

Erie to Amherst bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Erie, PA station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Amherst train from?

Erie to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train or bus from Erie to Amherst?

The best way to get from Erie to Amherst is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Erie to Amherst bus arrive?

Erie to Amherst bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.

Where does the Erie to Amherst train arrive?

Erie to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.

Can I drive from Erie to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Amherst is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Erie to Amherst.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Amherst?

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There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
1h 40m
$57–94
Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
2. Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Main Street & University Stationbus 5
2h 52m
$16–28
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Amherstcar 100 mi
1h 50m
$19–27

Erie to Amherst by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 52mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Main Street & University Station via Buffalo, NY and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 2h 52m.

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