There are 4 ways to get from Pittsfield to Essex by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
5h 59m$16–48Train
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 1m$43–89Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Pittsfield to Essexcar 101.4 mi
2h 31m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus 904
- Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntrbus 921
7h 7m
Pittsfield to Essex by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsfield to Essex is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsfield to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsfield to Essex. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Springfield, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsfield station to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Springfield and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Pittsfield and Essex is 126 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Essex without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Pittsfield to Essex, including transfers.
Pittsfield to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Pittsfield to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Essex is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Pittsfield, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Pittsfield to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Springfield, New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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
- $11–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsfield to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Pittsfield to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsfield to Essex is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Pittsfield to Essex.
There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.










