How to get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College by bus and light rail?

From Amherst Station to Buffalo State College by bus and light rail

To get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College in Buffalo, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the METRO RAIL light rail from Amherst Station station to Utica Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Grant Street & West Ferry Street station to Grant Street & Letchworth Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

42min$6.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - METRO RAILMETRO RAIL
Bus - 1212
Bus - 33
Walk to Buffalo State College
Leaves from Amherst Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amherst Station
    ID 43525
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO RAILMETRO RAIL
    Wait for light rail
    METRO RAIL
    Dl&W Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Utica Station
    ID 43519
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Utica Street & Main Street
    ID 55140
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Niagara Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Street & Grant Street
    ID 17150
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grant Street & West Ferry Street
    ID 21860
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grant Street & Letchworth Street
    ID 21810
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo State College
    Walk to
    Buffalo State College
    1300 Elmwood Ave
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Amherst Station to Buffalo State College by bus

To get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College in Buffalo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Main Street & Amherst Street station to Fillmore Avenue & Winslow Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Grant Street & West Ferry Street station to Grant Street & Letchworth Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 1212
Bus - 33
Walk to Buffalo State College
Leaves from Main Street & Amherst Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street & Amherst Street
    ID 29470
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Bailey-Abbott
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fillmore Avenue & Winslow Avenue
    ID 18240
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Niagara Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Street & Grant Street
    ID 17150
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grant Street & West Ferry Street
    ID 21860
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grant Street & Letchworth Street
    ID 21810
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo State College
    Walk to
    Buffalo State College
    1300 Elmwood Ave
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College

The distance between Amherst Station, Buffalo and Buffalo State College, Buffalo is approximately 5.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Buffalo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amherst Station

Amherst Station is located at Amherst Station, Buffalo and the nearest public transit station is Main Street & Amherst Station.

Bus stations close to Amherst Station:

  • Main Street & Amherst Station
  • Amherst Street & Main Street
  • Main Street & Amherst Street

Public transit stations close to Buffalo State College, Buffalo

Buffalo State College is located at 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo and the nearest public transit station is Elmwood Avenue & Mckinley High School.

Bus stations close to Buffalo State College:

  • Elmwood Avenue & Mckinley High School
  • Elmwood Avenue & Chatham Avenue
  • Elmwood Avenue & Nottingham Terrace

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From Amherst Station to Buffalo State College by bus

To get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College in Buffalo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Main Street & Amherst Street station to Fillmore Avenue & Winslow Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Grant Street & West Ferry Street station to Grant Street & Letchworth Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 1212
Bus - 33
Walk to Buffalo State College
Leaves from Main Street & Amherst Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street & Amherst Street
    ID 29470
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Bailey-Abbott
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fillmore Avenue & Winslow Avenue
    ID 18240
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Niagara Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Street & Grant Street
    ID 17150
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grant Street & West Ferry Street
    ID 21860
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grant Street & Letchworth Street
    ID 21810
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo State College
    Walk to
    Buffalo State College
    1300 Elmwood Ave
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO RAIL, Bus line 12, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 12, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amherst Station and Buffalo State College in Buffalo?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College in Buffalo?

    The METRO RAIL light rail line goes from Amherst Station station near Amherst Station to Dl&W Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dl&W Station station near Buffalo State College in Buffalo

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College in Buffalo by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Amherst Station and Buffalo State College in Buffalo by light rail and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amherst Station to get to Buffalo State College in Buffalo?

    Get on the METRO RAIL light rail from the Amherst Station station near Amherst Station in Buffalo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amherst Station and Buffalo State College in Buffalo?

    Get off the light rail at the Dl&W Station stop, which is closest to Buffalo State College in Buffalo.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College?

    The ride from Amherst Station to Buffalo State College costs $6.00.

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