There are 4 ways to get from Pittsfield to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 22m$83–130Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsfield to Walthamcar 128.6 mi
2h 24m$22–32Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
5h 7m$25–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus Bz 1412
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
5h 47m$30–60
Pittsfield to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsfield to Waltham is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsfield to Waltham is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsfield to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Springfield Union Station and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsfield station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Pittsfield and Waltham is 156 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Pittsfield to Waltham, including transfers.
Pittsfield to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Pittsfield to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsfield to Waltham is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Pittsfield, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsfield to Elm St @ Main St via Springfield Union Station, Boston, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 5h 7m.
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
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
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
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- 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
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsfield to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Pittsfield to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsfield to Waltham is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Pittsfield to Waltham.
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