What is the cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Amherst is to bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St which costs $28 - $60 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Staten Island to Amherst?

The distance between Staten Island and Amherst is 328 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.

How do I travel from Staten Island to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Staten Island to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Staten Island to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staten Island to Amherst bus from?

Staten Island to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Eltingville/Transit Center station.

Where does the Staten Island to Amherst bus arrive?

Staten Island to Amherst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.

Can I drive from Staten Island to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Amherst is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Staten Island to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 39+ hotels available in Amherst.

Staten Island to Amherst - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Staten Island to Amherst by bus, train, car, plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Sim8 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
6h 29m
$38–97
Bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 11m
$28–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 40m
$47–96
Drive 174.2 mi
1. Drive from Staten Island to Amherstcar 174.2 mi
3h 49m
$32–46
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
5h 12m
$564–2,451
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry Staten Island Ferry
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 59m
$57–118
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
7h 22m
$241–1,031
Bus, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Trinity Pl/Rector Stbus
2. Take the subway from Rector St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
7h 47m
$72–393

Staten Island to Amherst by bus

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Amherst Center via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and New York in around 6h 29m.

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