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How to get fromNewark to Berkshiresby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak StationtrainBerkshire Flyer
    5h 52m
    $70–679

  2. Drive 169.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Berkshirescar169.8 mi
    3h 56m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to WilliamstownbusNew York
    7h
    $64–147

  4. Fly from Laguardia Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLGA - ALB
    2. Take the taxi from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Berkshirestaxi
    5h 24m
    $369–786

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planePHL - ALB
    3. Take the taxi from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Berkshirestaxi
    5h 38m
    $391–1,498

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $24–95 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Berkshires via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Williamstown in around 7h.

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