There are 4 ways to get from Williams College to Harvard University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
6h$27–48Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williams College to Harvard Universitycar 129.5 mi
3h 9m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 18m$87–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus Bz 1412
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 30m$37–67
Williams College to Harvard University by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williams College to Harvard University is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Williams College to Harvard University is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Williams College to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Williamstown and arriving at Cambridge via Pittsfield and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Williams College station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Williams College and Harvard University is 163 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Williams College to Harvard University without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Williams College to Harvard University, including transfers.
Williams College to Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsfield station.
Williams College to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williams College to Harvard University is to bus which takes 6h and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Williams College, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Williams College to Harvard University via Williamstown, Pittsfield, Springfield Union Station, Cambridge, Alewife, and Harvard in around 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Williams College to Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Williams College to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williams College to Harvard University is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Williams College to Harvard University.
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