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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MSP - BUF
    3h 30m
    $155–730

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    21h 52m
    $115–265

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 29m
    $319–656

  4. Drive 945.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Amherstcar car 945.1 mi
    15h 51m
    $173–250

  5. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    28h 32m
    $172–322

Minneapolis to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Amherst via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 20h 29m.

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