There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Berkshires by bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
5h 44m$71–101Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Berkshirescar 147.6 mi
3h 10m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 38m$133–741Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Berkshires is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Berkshires is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Berkshires. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Center St. via Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Berkshires station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Providence and Berkshires is 175 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Berkshires without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Providence to Berkshires, including transfers.
Providence to Berkshires bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Berkshires train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Berkshires is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Pittsfield 4 times a week. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Berkshires via Back Bay, Boston, and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 6h 38m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Berkshires bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Providence to Berkshires train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Berkshires is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Providence to Berkshires.
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