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
S$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 35h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including FlixBus, Trailways and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 53. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 83 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 35h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including FlixBus, Trailways and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 53. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 83 for a journey of 644 km.

Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 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

Most booked hotels in Amherst

Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 213+
Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 236+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo-Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 169+
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 230+
Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport Galleria Mall
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 210+

Hiring a car in Amherst

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. 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 S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. 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.