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

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 14m
    $153–290

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    9h 32m
    $61–113

  3. Drive 365 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Amherstcar car 365 mi
    6h 21m
    $67–97

  4. Fly from Bradley International Airport

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BDL - BUF
    5h 38m
    $119–591

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus Adt N810 / ...
    11h 34m
    $127–264

  6. Bus via Ithaca

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus FlixBus N2687 / ...
    11h 41m
    $77–180

  7. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BOS - BUF
    5h 1m
    $119–558

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    6h 52m
    $154–705

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    6h 41m
    $144–1,138

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    6h 53m
    $150–1,157

Springfield to Amherst by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Buffalo Depew Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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