There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to North Adams by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
7h 7m$105–175Drive 157.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to North Adamscar 157.1 mi
3h 37m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Pittsfieldbus Bz 0712
8h 4m$33–59Bus via Greenfield
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0255s / ...
- Take the bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Centerbus 903
9h 52m$35–55
Columbia University to North Adams by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to North Adams is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to North Adams is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to North Adams. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at North Adams Center via New York and Pittsfield ITC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to North Adams station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Columbia University and North Adams is 218 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to North Adams without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Columbia University to North Adams, including transfers.
Columbia University to North Adams bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Columbia University to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to North Adams is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and North Adams, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Pittsfield 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to North Adams bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Columbia University to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to North Adams is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Columbia University to North Adams.
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