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

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There are 10 ways to get from Hartford to Amherst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BDL - BUF
    5h 17m
    $115–581

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hartford to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 5208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    11h 7m
    $63–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 51m
    $155–310

  4. Drive 378.5 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Amherstcar car 378.5 mi
    7h 9m
    $70–100

  5. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BOS - BUF
    5h 19m
    $119–560

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    6h 6m
    $146–688

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    6h 6m
    $136–1,121

  8. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    6h 18m
    $142–1,140

  9. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 5774 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    12h 52m
    $87–343

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Rochestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    13h 11m
    $129–284

Hartford to Amherst by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Amherst via Springfield and Buffalo Depew Station in around 10h 51m.

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