There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 32m$51–112Line 450 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
6h 1m$27–52Drive 150 mi
- Drive from Salem to Pittsfieldcar 150 mi
2h 57m$28–40
Salem to Pittsfield by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pittsfield is to line 450 bus and bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Pittsfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pittsfield 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 5h 32m.
The distance between Salem and Pittsfield is 169 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Pittsfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Salem to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Salem to Pittsfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pittsfield is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Pittsfield, 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, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Pittsfield via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, and Boston in around 6h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Pittsfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pittsfield is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Salem to Pittsfield.
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