There are 4 ways to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Brunswick Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 37m$47–86Drive 226.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bowdoin College to Williams Collegecar 226.4 mi
5h 20m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 3m$98–208Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Brunswick Park & Ride to Portland Transport. Center I/Bbus Brz
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus
9h 56m$49–105
Bowdoin College to Williams College by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowdoin College station to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Brunswick Station and arriving at Williamstown via Springfield Union Station and Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowdoin College station to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from Brunswick Amtrak Station and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Bowdoin College and Williams College is 300 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College, including transfers.
Bowdoin College to Williams College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brunswick Station.
Bowdoin College to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bowdoin College to Williams College is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Bowdoin College, ME, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bowdoin College to Williams College via Brunswick Station, Springfield Union Station, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bowdoin College to Williams College via Brunswick Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 10h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Brunswick Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 207-774-0351
- Website
- gpmetro.org
Bus from Brunswick Park & Ride to Portland Transport. Center I/B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- gpmetro.org
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
Bowdoin College to Williams College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Bowdoin College to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowdoin College to Williams College is 228 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bowdoin College to Williams College.
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