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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amherst has to offer.
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amherst from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 52m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.
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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Amherst takes 644 km and will cost you around €65. From Pittsburgh, the ticket costs about €180 for a journey of 756 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and Sleep Inn.
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.61 and €15.48. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Amherst, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.