There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to North Adams by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
6h 57m$70–134Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to North Adamscar 151.7 mi
3h 23m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 37m$103–759Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus
- Take the bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Centerbus 903
9h 12m$67–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to North Adams is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to North Adams is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to North Adams. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at North Adams Center via Providence and Pittsfield ITC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to North Adams station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Bristol and North Adams is 196 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to North Adams without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Bristol to North Adams, including transfers.
Bristol to North Adams bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to North Adams is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and North Adams, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Pittsfield 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to North Adams Center via Providence, Boston, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, and Pittsfield ITC in around 7h 37m.
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 Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- 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 Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to North Adams bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Bristol to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to North Adams is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bristol to North Adams.
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