There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Great Barrington by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 450 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Leebus
7h 3m$28–82Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 29m$27–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 24m$53–114Drive 149.8 mi
- Drive from Salem to Great Barringtoncar 149.8 mi
2h 57m$28–40
Salem to Great Barrington by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Great Barrington is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Great Barrington is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Great Barrington. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Railroad St South via Boston, Springfield and Lee Premium Outlets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Great Barrington station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Salem and Great Barrington is 164 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Great Barrington without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $27 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Salem to Great Barrington, including transfers.
Salem to Great Barrington bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Great Barrington is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $27 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Great Barrington, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Railroad St South via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Lee, and Lee Premium Outlets in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Great Barrington bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Great Barrington is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Salem to Great Barrington.
There are 151+ hotels available in Great Barrington.














