What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Amherst is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Main Street & University Station via Toronto Pearson Airport and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Kitchener GO and arriving at Canadian Border via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Amherst?

The distance between Waterloo and Amherst is 170 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $25 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Amherst?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Waterloo to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Amherst bus from?

Waterloo to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Amherst train from?

Waterloo to Amherst train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.

Train or bus from Waterloo to Amherst?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Amherst is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Waterloo to Amherst bus arrive?

Waterloo to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport station.

Where does the Waterloo to Amherst train arrive?

Waterloo to Amherst train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Union Station GO.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Amherst is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Waterloo to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 472+ hotels available in Amherst.

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
2. Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
5h 11m
$42–78
Drive 106 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Amherstcar 106 mi
2h 12m
$25–35
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus FlixBus 2702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus FlixBus N2687
6h 22m
$26–43
Bus via Mississauga
1. Take the bus from Wilfrid Laurier University to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus 25
2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus Adt N809 / ...
6h 26m
$32–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus N2685 / ...
6h 54m
$29–47

Waterloo to Amherst by bus (Flixbus)

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Waterloo, ON, Canada and Amherst, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Amherst via Toronto and Canadian Border in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Main Street & University Station via Toronto Pearson Airport, Buffalo, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 6h 22m.

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