Amherst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amherst

With a population of 122,366, Amherst is a must-see destination in New York State, United States.

Where to Eat in Amherst

If you’re looking for affordable options, Black & Blue Steak & Crab - Buffalo (5493 Sheridan Drive) and Jazzboline (5010 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Amherst

Amherst in April
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in April
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amherst

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Niagara Falls takes 0h 33m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 22m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including OurBus, Trailways and StarLine Coach. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Amherst takes 40 km and will cost you around $31. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Amherst

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Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (2,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (504 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,084 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,659 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (624 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,587 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,449 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,576 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (595 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (782 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (446 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (3,412 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,219 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amherst

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and Sleep Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Hiring a car in Amherst

Expect to pay $1.68 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 $20.05 and $26.73. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.