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About Amherst

Amherst is a town in upstate New York and a suburb of Buffalo. It's a friendly, suburban community and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo (UB). Some of the popular spots for visitors are the Museum of disABILITY History and the University Buffalo Art Gallery. Visitors and residents alike enjoy performances at the UB Center for the Arts, and the small city has a great selection of parks like Ellicott Creek Park and Green Space.

The neighboring village of Williamsville has a downtown strip of Main Street dotted with coffee shops, diners, and small stores. And you can't leave the area without taking a day trip to Niagara Falls.

Buffalo's train and bus connections are usually some of the area's best transportation options, but PandaNY Bus runs a convenient direct route from New York City to Amherst.

What bus companies travel to Amherst, New York?

Located in New York, Amherst is accessible by bus from one other city. There is only one bus to Amherst per day, operated by PandaNY Bus, but Wanderu will help you book that ticket for the lowest possible price.

Bus companies serving Amherst

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
PandaNY Bus17h 40m$47.65
  • Panda NY Bus is an American bus company known as a Chinatown bus line that conducts trips to and from some of the largest and most unique Chinatown districts on the eastern seaboard. Aboard Panda NY buses, you can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, comfortable reclining seats, and a restroom.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Amherst?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Amherst by bus with PandaNY Bus giving them a 3.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that PandaNY Bus had the most comfortable bus service to Amherst taking into account the seats and amenities that PandaNY Bus offers. They rate PandaNY Bus a 3.4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Amherst punctually, travelers suggest that PandaNY Bus has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Amherst, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$40.92 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Amherst, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Amherst. In the last month, buses from New York to Amherst had the lowest average price at $43.94.

The main bus station in Amherst is 809b Millersport Hwy. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Amherst.

Amherst ranks number 25 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 411 in United States. Amherst ranks number 102 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Amherst via bus service. On average 1 direct daily bus trips serve Amherst.
The population of Amherst is 122366. Amherst ranks number 36 in terms of population in New York and number 279 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Amherst range from for a short trip to Amherst, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Amherst starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Amherst can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
People who take the bus to Amherst are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Amherst easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Amherst is Buffalo, NY, located just 0.6 miles away. Select Buffalo, NY as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Amherst. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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