Amherst, SD 57421 is a small rural town that does not have access to many public transportation options. The nearest public transportation option is in Aberdeen, which is located approximately 21 miles from Amherst. There are two main bus lines available in the city, providing daily service between Aberdeen and several other cities in the region. Additionally, there are two taxi services operating in the city, though they are limited and only offer rides to certain locations. Other than those options, citizens of Amherst rely on private vehicles for transportation throughout the area since it is relatively small and spread out.