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How to get fromPortland to Berkshiresby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 12m
    $130–233

  2. Drive 204.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Berkshirescar car 204.9 mi
    5h 7m
    $38–54

  3. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    8h 59m
    $86–140

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 1m
    $108–195

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus bus 904
    9h 40m
    $77–108

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  • Distance: 282.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Berkshires via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Berkshires via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Pittsfield, Intermodal Center, and Center St. in around 8h 59m.

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