There are 4 ways to get from Pittsfield to Franklin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
5h 42m$51–109Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsfield to Franklincar 124.3 mi
2h 18m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
- Take the train from Ruggles to Franklintrain
7h 15m$35–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
7h 18m$23–44
Pittsfield to Franklin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsfield to Franklin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsfield to Franklin is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsfield to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield and arriving at Forge Park MBTA Station via Framingham MBTA Station and Milford Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsfield station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Franklin via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Pittsfield and Franklin is 176 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Pittsfield to Franklin, including transfers.
Pittsfield to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Pittsfield to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Franklin is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Pittsfield, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Franklin via Boston and Back Bay in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsfield to Framingham twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Ruggles to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsfield to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsfield to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Framingham station.
Pittsfield to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsfield to Franklin is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Pittsfield to Franklin.
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