What is the distance between Amherst and New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 139 miles (223 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amherst to New York City?

If you're headed to New York City from Amherst, chances are that your bus will depart from Amherst Center and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Tribute Center, Governors Island and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Bus Amherst to New York City from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Amherst to New York City on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Amherst	4h	3:00pm	1 Av & E 39 St	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Amherst, MA (Amherst Town Common, on the park side of the street, across from 79 S Pleasant Street)	3h 35m	8:35pm	1 Av & E 39 St	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Amherst	3h 25m	8:35pm	1 Av & E 39 St	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Amherst, MA (Amherst Town Common, on the park side of the street, across from 79 S Pleasant Street)	3h 35m	8:35pm	1 Av & E 39 St	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Amherst, MA (Amherst Town Common, on the park side of the street, across from 79 S Pleasant Street)	4h 30m	9:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags

Get from Amherst to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Peter Pan

4/56,324 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

According to 31 reviews, Peter Pan received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Peter Pan Amherst New York City recent customer reviews

Driver at Amherst was a bit rude. Maybe he should realise that not all people travelling are American and not all know how the bus service works

Paul G.

June 19, 2019

The Springfield to NYC leg of the trip was nearly an hour early. That's what I like to see

Evan G.

January 7, 2019

Very difficult to find bus gate, unclear communication. Bus was 2 hours late arriving to New York City.

Julia P.

July 23, 2018

OurBus

4/53,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Customers have reported issues with outlets and wifi not working, as well as a delayed driver switch causing a 40-minute wait. However, there are positive comments about friendly and helpful drivers, arriving in New York 30 minutes early. Overall, the experience is described as very positive.

OurBus Amherst New York City recent customer reviews

The outlets and wifi didn’t work, and the driver switch was delayed so we were about 40 minutes waiting unnecessarily.

Kelly S.

October 12, 2023

My driver was very friendly and helpful, and we arrive in New York 30 minutes ahead of schedule! Very positive experience overall.

Joline F.

December 17, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Amherst and New York City?

Stops in Amherst

A - Amherst Center

B - Hampshire College

C - UMass Haigis Mall

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amherst, MA, US to New York City by bus

What is the distance between Amherst and New York City?
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The cheapest trip from Amherst, MA, US to New York City was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amherst, MA, US to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $48 for a bus ticket from Amherst, MA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.