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

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There are 8 ways to get from Queens to Amherst by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    2h 36m
    $102–487

  2. Bus via Corning (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Corningbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the bus from Corning to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0205
    12h 56m
    $66–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    9h 40m
    $142–334

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    11h 34m
    $75–129

  5. Drive 366.1 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Amherstcar car 366.1 mi
    7h 36m
    $67–97

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    3h 32m
    $119–639

  7. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    3h 37m
    $118–525

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus Adt N810 / ...
    12h 33m
    $124–310

Queens to Amherst by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Queens, 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.

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