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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Dalton by train, bus or car

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Train  •  4h 1m

  1. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Lake Shore Limited

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Bus  •  5h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfield Greyhound US0270s

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Drive  •  2h 37m

  1. Drive from Boston to Dalton 142 miles

Boston to Dalton by bus

7 Weekly Buses
5h 30m Average Duration
$19 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dalton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

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The fastest way to get from Boston to Dalton is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.

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No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Dalton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Curtis Ave. and Main St., Dalton via Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

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The distance between Boston and Dalton is 157 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

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The best way to get from Boston to Dalton without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $23 - $120.

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It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Boston to Dalton, including transfers.

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Boston to Dalton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

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The best way to get from Boston to Dalton is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $23 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 5h 30m.

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Boston to Dalton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Dalton is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Boston to Dalton.

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  • Distance: 156.8 miles
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Dalton, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield once daily. Tickets cost $6 - $90 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Pittsfield once daily. Tickets cost $16 - $55 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Pittsfield
Ave. Duration
3h 52m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$6 - $90
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$6 - $30
Child Coach - short notice
$20 - $30
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$16 - $55
Child Business Class - short notice
$18 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$23 - $40
Business Seat - advance purchase
$35 - $110
Business Seat - short notice
$40 - $95
Coach Seat - short notice
$19 - $90
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$16 - $55
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/

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