There are 3 ways to get from Needham to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Needham to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Pittsfield via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Needham and Pittsfield is 161 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Pittsfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $18 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Needham to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Needham to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Pittsfield is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $18 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Pittsfield once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Needham to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Pittsfield is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Needham to Pittsfield.
There are 144+ hotels available in Pittsfield.





