What is the distance between Boston and Pittsfield?

About 114 miles (184 km) separate Boston and Pittsfield.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Pittsfield?

If you're headed to Pittsfield from Boston, chances are that your bus will leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Boston to Pittsfield from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Pittsfield on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	4h	8:15pm	Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 45m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	6h 40m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Pittsfield on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	3h 49m	4:39pm	Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 45m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	6h 40m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Pittsfield on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	3h 49m	4:39pm	Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Boston (South Station)	3h 45m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	6h 40m	5:40pm	Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Pittsfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Pittsfield. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

113 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $71	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $66	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Pittsfield recent customer reviews

Quick boarding, short stops and being on time was great! I also loved seeing audio book options. WiFi was unreliable and the seats seats were ripped which was very uncomfortable to sit on

Elizabeth R.

July 16, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5583 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Amtrak Boston Pittsfield recent customer reviews

Train. Cancelled just before it was supposed to leave the station. We were already on the train. No other train or buses available.

Charliann N.

August 7, 2023

Peter Pan

4/56,324 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Pittsfield?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Pittsfield

A - Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Pittsfield by bus

What is the distance between Boston and Pittsfield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Pittsfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$16

11/12

$16

Today

$16

11/14

$26

11/15

$16

11/16

$16

11/17

$16

11/18

$16

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Pittsfield was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Pittsfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $31 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Pittsfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.