There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Pittsfield by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
5h 26m$87–153Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Pittsfieldcar 152.4 mi
3h 22m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 18m$121–214Train via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 42m$99–169Train, bus
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
6h 48m$76–114
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Pittsfield via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport station to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Newport and Pittsfield is 181 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Pittsfield without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Newport to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Newport to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Newport to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Newport to Pittsfield is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Pittsfield 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Kingston Amtrak Station and Boston in around 6h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wickford Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newport to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Newport to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Pittsfield is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Newport to Pittsfield.
There are 158+ hotels available in Pittsfield.