With a population of 122,366, Amherst is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black & Blue Steak & Crab - Buffalo (5493 Sheridan Drive) and Jazzboline (5010 Main St) are great picks.
When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amherst from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 25h 23m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Niagara Falls takes 0h 35m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $88 for a 8h 17m trip.
Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 8 miles from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 190 miles and will cost you around $38. From New York, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 400 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and Sleep Inn.
Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.88 and $25.18. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Amherst, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.