There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Williamstown by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Williamstownbus Bz 0712
6h 24m$43–127Drive 169.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Williamstowncar 169.3 mi
3h 42m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
6h 39m$66–671Bus #2
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstownbus New York
6h 24m$43–127
Newark to Williamstown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Williamstown is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Williamstown is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Williamstown. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Williamstown via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Williamstown station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Newark and Williamstown is 227 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Williamstown without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Newark to Williamstown, including transfers.
Newark to Williamstown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Williamstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Williamstown is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $700 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Williamstown, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Williamstown via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Williamstown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Williamstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Williamstown is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Newark to Williamstown.
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