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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 Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    5h 57m
    $102–704

  2. Drive 169.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Berkshirescar car 169.9 mi
    3h 58m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstownbus bus New York
    7h
    $78–162

  4. Fly from Laguardia Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    2. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Berkshirestaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $205–656

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    3. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Berkshirestaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    $242–1,371

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 54m. 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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