Williamstown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Williamstown
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.
Where to Eat in Williamstown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hops and Vines (16 Water St) and Pera Bistro (60 Spring St) are great picks.
When to visit Williamstown
How to Get to Williamstown
Plane
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 Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williamstown. The train journey from Williamstown to New York takes 2h 30m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $18 for a 5h 13m trip.
Car
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Williamstown, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Williamstown takes 170 miles and will cost you around $66. From Boston, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 285 miles. Williamstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Williamstown
Where to stay in Williamstown
Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $128 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Williamstown
Most booked hotels in Williamstown
Renting a car in Williamstown
Renting a car in Williamstown costs $45 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Williamstown.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Williamstown, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.