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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Amherst is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Amherst is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Main Street & University Station via Cleveland Bus Station and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Michigan and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Canadian Border via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Michigan to Amherst?

The distance between Michigan and Amherst is 264 miles. The road distance is 255.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Amherst without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 8h 57m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Michigan to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Amherst bus from?

Michigan to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Amherst train from?

Michigan to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.

Train, bus or fly from Michigan to Amherst?

The best way to get from Michigan to Amherst is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus via Brook Park, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Michigan to Amherst bus arrive?

Michigan to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Where does the Michigan to Amherst train arrive?

Michigan to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Michigan to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Amherst is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Michigan to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 490+ hotels available in Amherst.

Michigan to Amherst - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Amherst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
2h 57m
$105–580
Drive 253.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Amherstcar 253.7 mi
4h 43m
$47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
6h 28m
$70–243
Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
8h 57m
$56–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 38m
$128–270
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto Pearson Airportbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus FlixBus N2687
11h 42m
$56–94

Michigan to Amherst by bus (Greyhound)

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Amherst via Windsor, Aldershot, and Canadian Border in around 6h 28m.

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