What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Pittsfield?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Pittsfield is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Pittsfield?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Pittsfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Amherst Community Health Ctr and arriving at Pittsfield ITC via Main St / Masonic St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Amherst to Pittsfield?

The distance between Amherst and Pittsfield is 79 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to Pittsfield without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Pittsfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Pittsfield?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Amherst to Pittsfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Pittsfield bus from?

Amherst to Pittsfield bus services, operated by PVTA, depart from Amherst Community Health Ctr station.

Where does the Amherst to Pittsfield bus arrive?

Amherst to Pittsfield bus services, operated by PVTA, arrive at Masonic St / Academy of Music station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Pittsfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Pittsfield is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Amherst to Pittsfield.

Where can I stay near Pittsfield?

There are 161+ hotels available in Pittsfield.

Amherst to Pittsfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Pittsfield by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
2. Take the train from Springfield to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 1m
$23–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amherst Community Health Ctr to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus B43
2. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
3h 6m
$3–4
Drive 45.1 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Pittsfieldcar 45.1 mi
1h 24m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Amherst to Pittsfieldtaxi 45.1 mi
1h 24m
$120–150

Amherst to Pittsfield by bus and train

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3h 1mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Community Health Ctr to Pittsfield ITC via Main St / Masonic St in around 3h 6m.

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