There are 8 ways to get from New York to Amherst by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
3h 2m$107–496Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
9h 17m$64–276Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
8h 20m$145–318Drive 356.3 mi
- Drive from New York to Amherstcar 356.3 mi
7h 18m$65–94Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
3h 6m$113–515Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
3h 28m$119–639Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
9h 52m$76–123Train via North Division Street & Ellicott Street (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
11h 25m$143–289
New York to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Amherst is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Main Street & University Station via North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Buffalo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between New York and Amherst is 325 miles. The road distance is 358.4 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from New York to Amherst, including transfers.
New York to Amherst bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–280
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Amherst bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
New York to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Amherst is 358 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from New York to Amherst.
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