How to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY

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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Amherst, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Amherst, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €71.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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€45

Average price

Cheapest

€105

Average price

8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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4h 18m

Average total duration

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1h 18m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

Most popular airline

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How to get from New York, NY to Amherst, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Flixbus USA
04:30PM14h04
New York, NY
06:34AMAmherst, NY
$1321One-way
2 transfers

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Flixbus USA
04:30PM14h04
New York, NY
06:34AMAmherst, NY
$1321One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Flixbus USA
04:30PM14h04
New York, NY
06:34AMAmherst, NY
$1321One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY

Travel to Amherst, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Amherst, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Amherst, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average $67 (€53).

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average $89 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Amherst, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

The distance from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Amherst, NY as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Toronto.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Amherst, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Amherst, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Amherst, NY by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:
  • 31 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Niagara Falls, NY, Cheektowaga, NY, Geneseo, NY, Syracuse, NY, Ithaca, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amherst, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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