There are 4 ways to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270s
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Brunswick Stationbus FlixBus N2615
9h 2m$46–86Drive 225.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williams College to Bowdoin Collegecar 225.4 mi
5h 20m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
10h 27m$97–209Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bowdoin Collegebus Brz
10h 23m$48–105
Williams College to Bowdoin College by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Williams College to Bowdoin College station. However, there are services departing from Williamstown and arriving at Brunswick Station via Pittsfield and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Williams College station to Bowdoin College station. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Brunswick Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Williams College and Bowdoin College is 297 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.
The best way to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College, including transfers.
Williams College to Bowdoin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Williams College to Bowdoin College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williams College to Bowdoin College is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Williams College, MA, USA and Bowdoin College, ME, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Williams College to Bowdoin College via Williamstown, Pittsfield, Springfield Union Station, and Brunswick Station in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Williams College to Bowdoin College via Williamstown, Pittsfield, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Brunswick Amtrak Station in around 10h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Brunswick Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 207-774-0351
- Website
- gpmetro.org
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bowdoin College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- gpmetro.org
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More Questions & Answers
Williams College to Bowdoin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Williams College to Bowdoin College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williams College to Bowdoin College is 227 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Williams College to Bowdoin College.
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