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How to get fromSaratoga Springs to Amherstby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    6h 50m
    $98–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus Adt N804 / ...
    9h 34m
    $46–94

  3. Drive 270.8 mi

    1. Drive from Saratoga Springs to Amherstcar car 270.8 mi
    5h 1m
    $50–72

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    6h 46m
    $148–834

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus Adt N810 / ...
    9h 10m
    $78–258

Saratoga Springs to Amherst by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 45m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Main Street & University Station via Schenectady, Syracuse, Buffalo, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 9h 34m.

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