There are 4 ways to get from Berkshires to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 45m$91–154Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkshires to Bostoncar 136.5 mi
3h 33m$25–36Bus via Greenfield
- Take the bus from Columbia St / Valley St to JWO Transit Center Greenfieldbus 903
- Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 19m$58–79Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
6h 24m$64–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berkshires to Boston is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Berkshires to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkshires to Boston. However, there are services departing from Columbia St / Valley St and arriving at Boston via Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkshires station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Berkshires and Boston is 167 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Berkshires to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Berkshires to Boston, including transfers.
Berkshires to Boston bus services, operated by Berkshire Region Transit, depart from Columbia St / Valley St station.
Berkshires to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Berkshires to Boston is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Greenfield, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Berkshires, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Berkshires to Boston via Columbia St / Valley St and Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr in around 6h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Columbia St / Valley St to JWO Transit Center Greenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Berkshires to Boston bus services, operated by Berkshire Region Transit, arrive at JWO Transit Center Greenfield station.
Berkshires to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkshires to Boston is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Berkshires to Boston.
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