Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Amherst

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Queens to Amherst by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    6h 14m
    $41–105

  2. Drive 156.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queens to Amherstcar car 156.6 mi
    3h 16m
    $29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 46m
    $47–669

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 46m
    $230–1,012

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 57m
    $56–111

  6. Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    7h 17m
    $29–55

Queens to Amherst by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queens to Amherst.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers