There are 4 ways to get from Great Barrington to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 55m$53–114Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lee to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
7h 28m$25–84Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 14m$26–55Drive 149.8 mi
- Drive from Great Barrington to Salemcar 149.8 mi
2h 55m$28–40
Great Barrington to Salem by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Great Barrington to Salem is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Great Barrington to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Great Barrington to Salem. However, there are services departing from Great Barrington Fire Department and arriving at Chelsea via Pittsfield and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Great Barrington station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Great Barrington and Salem is 191 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Great Barrington to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Great Barrington to Salem, including transfers.
Great Barrington to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Great Barrington to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Great Barrington to Salem is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Great Barrington, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- 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 Pittsfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Lee to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Great Barrington to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Great Barrington to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Great Barrington to Salem is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Great Barrington to Salem.
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