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Compare coach, train and flight for New York, NY to Amherst, NY
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a flight costs an average of £291.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £291 Average Price | £118 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Amherst, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average £118.
A coach is £224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average £291.
Other travel options to Amherst, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 8h 55m versus 5h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Amherst, NY
How to get to Amherst, NY from New York, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Amherst, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22:00 9h29 New York, NY 7:29 Amherst, NY £46 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
22:00 9h29 New York, NY 7:29 Amherst, NY £46 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
22:00 9h29 New York, NY 7:29 Amherst, NY £46 1 One-way 1 change
Other options
23:59 9h32 New York, NY 9:31 Amherst, NY £46 1 One-way 1 change
20:00 9h51 New York, NY 5:51 Amherst, NY £133 1 One-way 1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Amherst, NY:
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average £118.
A coach is £224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Amherst, NY costing on average £291.
Other travel options to Amherst, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 151 flights per day.
- Around 39 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Amherst, NY as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Toronto.
- Coaches mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Amherst, NY by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Amherst, NY by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, Jazz Aviation, American Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Amherst, NY by flight.
- 18 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 52 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, Jazz Aviation, American Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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