Bus from New York to Amherst
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Duration 11 hours 15 minutes (fastest time)
Departures Up to 1 service per day
Why travel with megabus?
Wi-Fi onboard*
Power outlets onboard*
Megabus RIDE onboard entertainment*
Express service
Green certified
* Subject to availability
New York to Amherst bus details
Our route M21 bus stops at 11 stops between New York and Amherst. The bus sets off from Gate 80 - Port Authority Bus Terminal and drops you off at Vintage Shoppes of Amherst at 171 S. Main Street
New York
The stop for most departures is located on 34th St between 11th Ave and 12th Ave across the street from the Javits Center. Please check your ticket for the correct departure location!
The stop is one block west of the Hudson Yards station at the end of the number 7 subway line. The stop is three blocks west of Penn Station and the 34th St - Penn Station subway stop that is served by the A, C, and E trains. The 34th St stop is adjacent to the MTA bus stop that is served by the M34 line.
Our arrivals are located at the intersection of 7th Ave and 27th St.
Departures and arrivals for Binghamton, Cleveland, New Brunswick, and Princeton are located in the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street and 8th Ave. Please follow instructions included on your confirmation if you are traveling to New Brunswick, Princeton or Binghamton.
Amherst

Our Buses
We are very proud of our fleet of state of the art buses.
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Megabus RIDE onboard entertainment*
- Individual power outlets*
- Reclining seats
- Reserved seating
- Onboard Restrooms
- Travel in luxury with megabus
* Subject to availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to travel from New York to Amherst by bus?
The fastest bus from New York to Amherst takes 11 hours 15 minutes
When is the first bus from New York to Amherst?
The earliest bus from New York to Amherst leaves at 3:30 AM
When is the last bus from New York to Amherst?
The latest bus from New York to Amherst leaves at 3:30 AM
How many daily bus trips are there from New York to Amherst?
Megabus runs up to 1 trips per day from New York to Amherst