There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Great Barrington by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Leebus Bz 2423
6h 22m$68–124Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Great Barringtoncar 146.4 mi
2h 53m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 44m$103–759
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Great Barrington is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Great Barrington is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Great Barrington. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Railroad St South via Providence and Lee Premium Outlets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Great Barrington station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Bristol and Great Barrington is 177 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Great Barrington without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Bristol to Great Barrington, including transfers.
Bristol to Great Barrington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Great Barrington is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Great Barrington, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Lee 4 times a week. Tickets cost $28–70 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Great Barrington Cemetary via Providence, Boston, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, and Intermodal Center in around 7h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Great Barrington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Lee station.
Bristol to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Great Barrington is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bristol to Great Barrington.
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