There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- 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
4h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to BostonNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
5h 26m$21–596Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to PittsfieldGreyhound US0270s
5h 45m$38–60Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Pittsfield131.6 mi
2h 26m$24–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Pittsfield is 146 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Pittsfield is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $600 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Pittsfield via Boston in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston in around 5h 26m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Pittsfield is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rhode Island to Pittsfield.
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