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How to get fromNew Haven to Amherstby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Haven to Amherst by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    4h 44m
    $124–1,090

  2. Drive 389.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Haven to Amherstcar car 389.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $72–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    10h 49m
    $174–906

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus Bz 0203
    2. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    12h 7m
    $78–323

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    5h 9m
    $134–664

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    4h 53m
    $130–1,109

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    13h 20m
    $89–159

New Haven to Amherst by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from New Haven to Amherst via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Haven to Main Street & University Station via New York, Buffalo, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 12h 7m.

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