There are 4 ways to get from North Adams to Reading by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270s
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615 / ...
6h 34m$29–63Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Adams to Readingcar 126.2 mi
2h 59m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 2m$86–142Bus
- Take the bus from North Adams Center to JWO Transit Center Greenfieldbus 903
- Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 31m$26–40
North Adams to Reading by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Adams to Reading is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from North Adams to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from North Adams to Reading. However, there are services departing from North Adams Center and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Pittsfield, Springfield Union Station and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from North Adams station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Reading via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between North Adams and Reading is 178 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from North Adams to Reading without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 6h 34m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from North Adams to Reading, including transfers.
North Adams to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
North Adams to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Adams to Reading is to bus via Springfield which takes 6h 34m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between North Adams, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from North Adams Center to Salem St opp Manning St via Pittsfield ITC, Pittsfield, Springfield Union Station, Boston, Chinatown, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from North Adams Center to JWO Transit Center Greenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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Booking & Getting There
North Adams to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
North Adams to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Adams to Reading is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from North Adams to Reading.
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