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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 8m
    $131–254

  2. Bus via Erie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0440s
    2. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    7h 12m
    $36–69

  3. Drive 222.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Amherstcar car 222.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $41–59

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PIT - BUF
    5h 37m
    $123–601

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalobus bus Fab510
    9h 7m
    $108–193

Pittsburgh to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Amherst via Cleveland Amtrak and Buffalo Depew Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Main Street & University Station via Erie, Erie, PA, Buffalo, NY, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 7h 12m.

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