There are 4 ways to get from Williams College to Boston College by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 47m$42–95Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williams College to Boston Collegecar 130.1 mi
3h 13m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus Bz 1412
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 35m$35–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 6m$27–47
Williams College to Boston College by foot, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williams College to Boston College is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Williams College to Boston College is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Williams College to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Williamstown and arriving at Tremont St @ Tremont Pl via Pittsfield and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Williams College station to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston College via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Williams College and Boston College is 176 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.
The best way to get from Williams College to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Williams College to Boston College, including transfers.
Williams College to Boston College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Williams College to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williams College to Boston College is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Williams College, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Williams College to Boston College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Williams College to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williams College to Boston College is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Williams College to Boston College.
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