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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Amherst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SNA - BUF
    6h 38m
    $293–1,076

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    7h 57m
    $279–1,053

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 7h
    $904–1,892

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 15h
    $387–772

  5. Drive 2,533.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Amherstcar car 2,533.6 mi
    40h 26m
    $463–668

Irvine to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,200.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Amherst via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 7h.

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