Drive or Fly: Boston, MA to Adams, MA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BOS–ALB. At 139 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 19m

Distance

139.2 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 17m

13m in the air

Air Distance

106 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Boston, MA → BOS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ALB → Adams, MA 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Boston, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Adams, MA ALB — Albany International Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and ALB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 3m

3h 52m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

7 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Boston, MA → Boston 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 232m

Arrival 10m

Pittsfield Amtrak Station → Adams, MA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Boston 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Pittsfield Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 41m

3h 45m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0270s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Boston, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 225m

Arrival 10m

Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) (PTF6) → Adams, MA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 1 mi, ~10m drive

To PTF6 — Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 19m	3h 17m	5h 3m	4h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$124	$22	$12
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

139.2 mi 3h 18m

via I 90, MA 9; MA 112, MA 9

Shortest (+16 min)

136.3 mi 3h 35m

via MA 2, MA 116, MA 8A; MA 116

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Boston, MA to Adams, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.