There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Williams College by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
6h 38m$30–49Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Williams Collegecar 129.4 mi
3h 8m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 45m$86–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
7h 53m$37–66
Harvard University to Williams College by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Williams College is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Williams College is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Williamstown via Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Harvard University and Williams College is 174 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Williams College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Harvard University to Williams College, including transfers.
Harvard University to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Harvard University to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Williams College is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Pittsfield once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
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 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- 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
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Harvard University to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Williams College is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Harvard University to Williams College.
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