There are 4 ways to get from Salem to North Adams by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 17m$53–114Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus
- Take the bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Centerbus 903
7h 54m$20–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 46m$29–54Drive 137.3 mi
- Drive from Salem to North Adamscar 137.3 mi
3h 16m$26–37
Salem to North Adams by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to North Adams is to train and bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to North Adams is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to North Adams. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at North Adams Center via Boston and Pittsfield ITC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to North Adams 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 17m.
The distance between Salem and North Adams is 190 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to North Adams without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Salem to North Adams, including transfers.
Salem to North Adams bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to North Adams is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and North Adams, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Pittsfield twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 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
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to North Adams bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Salem to North Adams train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to North Adams is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Salem to North Adams.
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