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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 $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Amherst, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 134 flights per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Amherst, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Amherst, NY by bus.
- 48 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 15 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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