There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 9m$98–706Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Berkshirescar 147.6 mi
3h 9m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
6h 54m$73–128Bus, 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
6h 45m$85–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Berkshires. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Center St. via Providence and Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Berkshires station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Berkshires is 208 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $95 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Berkshires bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Berkshires train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Berkshires is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $95 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Berkshires, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Berkshires via Boston and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 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
- 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
Rhode Island to Berkshires bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Rhode Island to Berkshires train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Berkshires is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Rhode Island to Berkshires.
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