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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
RM 587
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 587
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. The shortest flight to Amherst from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 338 km and will cost you around RM 186. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 334 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amherst from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 338 km and will cost you around RM 186. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 334 for a journey of 644 km.

Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 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 RM 4.92 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 RM 58.94 and RM 78.59. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.92 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 RM 58.94 and RM 78.59. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.