There are 3 ways to get from Williamstown to Groton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North Adams Center to JWO Transit Center Greenfieldbus 903
- Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 4m$25–38Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williamstown to Grotoncar 103.9 mi
2h 42m$19–28Train
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
8h$74–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamstown to Groton is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Williamstown to Groton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to Groton. However, there are services departing from Williams College at Hopkins Hall and arriving at Ayer MA via North Adams Center and Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamstown station to Groton. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Ayer via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Williamstown and Groton is 121 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.
The best way to get from Williamstown to Groton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Williamstown to Groton, including transfers.
Williamstown to Groton bus services, operated by Berkshire Region Transit, depart from North Adams Center station.
Williamstown to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williamstown to Groton is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Williamstown, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Williams College at Hopkins Hall to Groton via North Adams Center, Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr, and Ayer MA in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamstown to Groton via Pittsfield, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Ayer in around 8h.
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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
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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- Adult
- $6–13
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from North Adams Center to JWO Transit Center Greenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Williamstown to Groton bus services, operated by Berkshire Region Transit, arrive at JWO Transit Center Greenfield station.
Williamstown to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to Groton is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Williamstown to Groton.
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