There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 31m$102–242Drive 204.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Berkshirescar 204.9 mi
5h 7m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
9h 32m$89–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 39m$83–251
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Berkshires is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Berkshires is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Maine and Berkshires is 287 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Berkshires without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Maine to Berkshires, including transfers.
The best way to get from Maine to Berkshires is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 9h 32m.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Berkshires is 206 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Maine to Berkshires.
There are 140+ hotels available in Berkshires.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Berkshires via Ptc I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Berkshires via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Pittsfield, Intermodal Center, and Center St. in around 9h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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