There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Great Barrington by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
- Take the bus from Springfield to Leebus Bz 2423 / ...
6h 26m$28–48Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Great Barringtoncar 128.1 mi
2h 23m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 16m$86–142Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Leebus
6h 30m$26–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Great Barringtonbus Bz 0723
7h 30m$87–143Train, bus via Worcester
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester to Leebus Bz 2423
7h 41m$30–60
Waltham to Great Barrington by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Great Barrington is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Great Barrington is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Great Barrington. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Railroad St South via Springfield and Lee Premium Outlets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Great Barrington station. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Waltham and Great Barrington is 152 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Great Barrington without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Waltham to Great Barrington, including transfers.
Waltham to Great Barrington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cambridge station.
Waltham to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Great Barrington is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Great Barrington, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Waltham to Railroad St South via Porter, Porter, Alewife, Cambridge, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Lee, and Lee Premium Outlets in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
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 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Great Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Waltham to Great Barrington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Waltham to Great Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Great Barrington is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Waltham to Great Barrington.
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