There are 4 ways to get from Berkshires to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 49m$97–166Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkshires to Salemcar 147.4 mi
3h 44m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia St / Valley St to JWO Transit Center Greenfieldbus 903
- Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Fitchburg MAbus
- Take the train from Fitchburg to North Stationtrain
7h 45m$60–83Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 36m$65–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berkshires to Salem is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Berkshires to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkshires to Salem. However, there are services departing from Center St. and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Pittsfield, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkshires station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Berkshires and Salem is 185 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Berkshires to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Berkshires to Salem, including transfers.
Berkshires to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Berkshires to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Berkshires to Salem is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Berkshires, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Fitchburg to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Columbia St / Valley St to JWO Transit Center Greenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Berkshires to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Berkshires to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkshires to Salem is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Berkshires to Salem.
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