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

The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Amherst is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ithaca and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Main Street & University Station via North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Amherst?

The distance between Ithaca and Amherst is 211 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ithaca to Amherst without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Ithaca to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ithaca to Amherst bus from?

Ithaca to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.

Where does the Ithaca to Amherst bus arrive?

Ithaca to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Ithaca to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Amherst is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ithaca to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 487+ hotels available in Amherst.

Ithaca to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ithaca to Amherst by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 48m
$72–240
Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ithaca to Amherstcar 145.9 mi
2h 51m
$27–39
Bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus FlixBus N2687 / ...
2. Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Main Street & University Stationbus 5
4h 57m
$31–99
Bus, line 5 bus via Rochester
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Main Street & University Stationbus 5
5h 27m
$42–101

Ithaca to Amherst by bus

28Weekly Buses

4h 57mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Main Street & University Station via Buffalo and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 4h 57m.

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