How to get from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst by bus?

From Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst by bus

To get from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst in Buffalo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from 3rd Street & Rainbow Boulevard station to River Road & Vulcan Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Main Street & Kenmore Avenue station to Maple Road & Transit Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to East Amherst on the Moovit app.

160min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 55
Bus - 4949
Walk to East Amherst
Leaves from 3rd Street & Rainbow Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Street & Rainbow Boulevard
    ID 10190
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Buffalo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River Road & Vulcan Street
    ID 144500
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vulcan Street & Niagara Street
    ID 155430
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    University Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenmore Avenue & Main Street
    ID 126900
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street & Kenmore Avenue
    ID 129730
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Transit Eastern Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maple Road & Transit Road
    ID 132265
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Amherst
    Walk to
    East Amherst
    Transit Road
    2.12 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst

The distance between Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street, Buffalo and East Amherst, Buffalo is approximately 31.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Buffalo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst

To check the bus schedule from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street) and destination (East Amherst), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 5, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street and East Amherst?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst?

    The 40 bus line goes from 3rd Street & Rainbow Boulevard station near Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street in Niagara Falls to River Road & Vulcan Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till River Road & Vulcan Street station near East Amherst in Buffalo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst by bus?

    The total travel time between Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street in Niagara Falls and East Amherst in Buffalo by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to get to East Amherst?

    Get on the 40 bus from the 3rd Street & Rainbow Boulevard stop near Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street in Niagara Falls.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street and East Amherst?

    Get off the bus at the River Road & Vulcan Street stop, which is closest to East Amherst in Buffalo.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst?

    The ride from Rainbow Boulevard & 3rd Street to East Amherst costs $6.00.

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