5.0
Pros: Great trip. Bus drivers were awesome! Great drivers. 👍🏻. Cons: Nothing! Tips: Peter Pan is great! ✨✨.
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Journey Information
| Distance | 160 mi (257 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $57.00 |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Average score for buses from Barnstable to Pittsfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 160 miles from Barnstable to Pittsfield. However, the fastest bus only takes Infinity hours and NaN minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Barnstable to Pittsfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Barnstable to Pittsfield. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
City Information
Barnstable
Hyannis, sometimes called the "Capital of the Cape," is the biggest and most vibrant of the seven sprawling villages that comprise the town of Barnstable. Barnstable, and Hyannis within it, is located in the middle of Cape Cod, one of the most iconic summer destinations in New England.
Indeed, the harbor village of Hyannis is a presidential choice for a trip since it was one of John F. Kennedy's favorite vacation spots. Although the beachfront Kennedy Compound is private property, you can visit the JFK Hyannis Museum to learn all about the Kennedys' relationship with the area.
To develop your own relationship with Cape Cod, shop and eat along the vibrant Main Street or take boatbuilding classes at the waterfront Cape Cod Maritime Museum. Windsurfers will be happy to know they can sail the winds of Kalmus Park Beach. Outside of Hyannis, the rest of Barnstable is graced with expanses of white-sand beaches, golf clubs, beautiful marshes, and marinas where boats leave for whale-watching tours.
Cape Cod's closest major airport is Logan International Airport in Boston. Traveling from Boston to Cape Cod is easy on Peter Pan buses to Hyannis. Seasonal commuter rail trains also connect to Hyannis in the summer. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two islands off the Cape, are just a ferry ride away from the Hyannis waterfront.
Pittsfield
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Pittsfield is the largest city in the Berkshires region, Massachusetts. It is famous for having iconic residents like the author of Moby Dick, Herman Melville, and Rev. Thomas Allen of the Revolutionary War. Pittsfield offers many outdoor activities, like hiking on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail or skiing on a 750-foot mountain at Bousquet Mountain Ski Area. Campers can check out the Pittsfield State Forest, while Lake Onota offers a scenic view. There are also different areas for history in Pittsfield, like the Hancock Shaker Village, which features living history exhibits, and the Berkshire Museum offers natural history. The city is popular among young families due to its fun activities and green spaces.
Pittsfield's downtown is the cultural center of Massachusetts, boasting an exciting dining scene with bars, cafés, and live music. Local stores also look out for when shopping and fun events like the Pittsfield Photo Challenge and the Berkshire International Film Festival. The latest addition is the Stargaze LGBTQ+ Festival in August.
Six bus routes go to Pittsfield, all powered by Greyhound. There are plenty of train services as well, offered by Amtrak and Amtrak Lake Shore Limited. Within the city, the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Barnstable?
Main departure station: Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd
Barnstable has two bus stations with service to Pittsfield.
All bus stations in Barnstable:
Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd
2155 Iyannough Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Pittsfield?
Main arrival station: Scelsi Transp Ctr - 1 Columbus Ave
All buses from Barnstable arrive at one main station in Pittsfield.
All bus stations in Pittsfield:
Scelsi Transp Ctr - 1 Columbus Ave
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