Getting to Williamstown from NYC

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 2:05am

I'm looking on the Festival website, and they have a great section with extensive directions for getitng there via almost any mode of transportation you can think of, but they don't say how long the trip takes. Before I start looking into busses and trains, I'd like to know if it's even feasible. Can someone tell me about how long it takes to get there from NYC, by bus, car, or train?

Thanks!

ETA -- I'm an idiot. It says it's about three hours by car. But has anyone made the trip by bus or train?

Updated On: 7/13/07 at 02:05 AM

[Jon]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 7:10am

I imagine if you reach someone at Greyhound (or whatever bus line goes up there) at the Port Authority bus terminal, they will have schedules which wil tell you departure and arrival times.

[mominator]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 7:22am

luv, try calling the box office. Williamstown is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. The closest city is Pittsfield and I am not to sure if any buses run between the two.
But please let me know when you are going, RC and I are planing to see at least one show this season.

[jayfpinker]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 7:34am

Em, Is THIS your incentive?
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/11160


Raul Esparza to Headline Williamstown Reading of Our Town; Full Cast Set for The Corn Is Green.

[mominator]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 8:09am

Now that is happy news!

[p.s.]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 8:37am

Amtrack (800-USA-RAIL) via Pittsfield or Albany is not an easy trip.

But Peter Pan Bus Lines (888-751-8800) (includes Bonanza) runs a daily trip from New York Port Authority.

BY BUS
Bonanza Bus Lines (888-751-8800) offers bus service between Williamstown and New York City, Boston and many other major cities. In Williamstown, Bonanza stops at the Williams Inn, just one block from the Festival.


p.s. About a five hour trip. Fare may still be about $40 one way.



Updated On: 7/13/07 at 08:37 AM

[p.s.]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 8:47am

Departure: NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY NY
Destination: WILLIAMSTOWN MA


Schd Carrier Departs Arrives One Way Round Trip Frequency Stops
0710 BZ 10:00 AM 2:50 PM $40.00 $80.00 Daily Express


p.s. As edited. Original post had wrong city. Updated On: 7/13/07 at 08:47 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 9:45am

Yes, it is. I've been meaning to make a trip up there for a couple of years, so Our Town gives me a good reason to actually go. I read the play in high school. I don't remember it that well, but this seems like a perfect role for him. I said that Cincinnati was the one and only time I'd travel, but it's summer (perfect for road trips!) and this much closer. I think I may go up.

Anyway, I looked up the bus and train information because I was too excited to sleep, and both of them were pretty expensive. Unless there's some cheap option I somehow missed, I think I'd have to drive.

Updated On: 7/13/07 at 09:45 AM

[raulfan]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 11:17am

It will be approx. 4 hours from Manhattan.