With a population of 4,325, Williamstown is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Williamstown to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hops and Vines (16 Water St) and Pera Bistro (60 Spring St) are great picks.
Although Williamstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 31 miles from Williamstown. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Williamstown departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 43m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williamstown. The train journey from Williamstown to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $27 for a 5h 13m trip.
Another option to get to Williamstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 141 miles from Williamstown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Williamstown, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Williamstown takes 149 miles and will cost you around $63. From Boston, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 200 miles. Williamstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williamstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Williamstown, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.