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How to get fromRochester to Pittsfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 24m
    $65–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    6h 55m
    $40–68

  3. Drive  262.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Pittsfieldcar car 262.1 mi
    4h 46m
    $48–70

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ROC - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus bus
    6h 40m
    $146–837

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ROC - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $136–609

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $126–529

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $155–796

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $138–548

Rochester to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Pittsfield via Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 6h 55m.

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