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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paterson to Amherst by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    3h 32m
    $115–525

  2. Drive 344.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Amherstcar car 344.7 mi
    7h
    $63–91

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    10h 4m
    $142–346

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    11h 19m
    $65–130

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    3h 49m
    $112–518

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    4h 27m
    $126–666

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    11h 30m
    $71–309

Paterson to Amherst by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. 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.

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