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. Amherst deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 08m.
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 8 miles from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 165 miles and will cost you around £16. From New York, the ticket costs about £56 for a journey of 400 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.27. 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.