There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Williams College 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 10m$55–124Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Williams Collegecar 142.7 mi
3h 27m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 40m$31–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus Bz 2423
8h 42m$38–93
Salem to Williams College by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Williams College is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Williams College is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Williams College. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Williamstown via Boston and Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Williams College 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 10m.
The distance between Salem and Williams College is 190 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Williams College without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Salem to Williams College, including transfers.
Salem to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Williams College is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Williams College, 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 Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Salem to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Williams College is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Salem to Williams College.
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