There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
6h 38m$67–671Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Berkshires147.4 mi
3h 8m$27–39Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to PittsfieldGreyhound US0270s
7h 59m$81–118Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
6h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Rhode Island and Berkshires is 209 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Berkshires is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Rhode Island to Berkshires.
There are 142+ hotels available in Berkshires.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Berkshires via Back Bay, Boston, and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Berkshires via Boston, Pittsfield, Intermodal Center, and Center St. in around 7h 59m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $18–110
- Business Class
- $30–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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