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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amherst to see all of its attractions.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 28h 05m.
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 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 266 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,666. From New York, the ticket costs about ₹ 5,833 for a journey of 644 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and Sleep Inn.
Expect to pay ₹ 86 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 ₹ 1,030 and ₹ 1,373. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Amherst, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.