There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Pittsfield by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
3h 30m$30–75Drive 131.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Pittsfieldcar 131.7 mi
2h 27m$24–35Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 31m$43–88Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 26m$53–651
Providence to Pittsfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Providence and Pittsfield is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Pittsfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $75.
The bus from Providence to Pittsfield takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Providence to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Pittsfield is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $650 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Pittsfield 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Providence to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Pittsfield is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Providence to Pittsfield.
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