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How to get fromNorth Adams to Beaconby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from North Adams to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    5h 26m
    $44–95

  2. Drive 111.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Adams to Beaconcar car 111.4 mi
    2h 43m
    $21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus bus Adt A515 / ...
    6h 18m
    $28–74

  4. Line 1 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from North Adams Walmart to Intermodal Centerbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Officebus bus B / ...
    7h 24m
    $39–84

North Adams to Beacon by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between North Adams, MA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Adams Center to Beekman St & High St via Pittsfield ITC, Pittsfield, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 6h 18m.

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