There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 36m$50–110Drive 124.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Pittsfieldcar 124.9 mi
2h 19m$23–33Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Framingham to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 4m$24–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus
7h 27m$34–81
Franklin to Pittsfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Forge Park MBTA Station and arriving at Pittsfield via Milford Crossing and Framingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Franklin and Pittsfield is 176 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Pittsfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Franklin to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Franklin to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Franklin to Pittsfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Pittsfield is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Framingham to Pittsfield twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Train from Franklin to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Franklin to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Franklin to Pittsfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Pittsfield is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Franklin to Pittsfield.
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