There are 5 ways to get from Pittsfield to Ayer by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270s
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 35m$23–45Drive 107 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsfield to Ayercar 107 mi
2h 43m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
6h 7m$58–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 44m$32–64Bus via Northampton
- Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus 904
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 43m
Pittsfield to Ayer by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsfield to Ayer is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsfield to Ayer is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsfield to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield and arriving at Ayer MA via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsfield station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Ayer via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Pittsfield and Ayer is 154 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Ayer without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Pittsfield to Ayer, including transfers.
Pittsfield to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Pittsfield to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Ayer is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Pittsfield, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pittsfield to Ayer MA via Springfield Union Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Ayer via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- berkshirerta.gov
Bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsfield to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Pittsfield to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsfield to Ayer is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Pittsfield to Ayer.
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