There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 3m$42–97Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
5h 56m$23–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
5h 6m$29–68Drive 133.8 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Pittsfieldcar 133.8 mi
2h 33m$25–36
Boston University to Pittsfield by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Pittsfield is to bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Mountfort St @ Lenox St and arriving at Pittsfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Boston University and Pittsfield is 152 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Pittsfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Boston University to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Boston University to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Pittsfield is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Pittsfield once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Boston University to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Pittsfield is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Boston University to Pittsfield.
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