There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Athol by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 45m$28–60Drive 67.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Atholcar 67.4 mi
1h 34m$13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 5m$27–65
Boston to Athol by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Athol is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Athol MA. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Boston and Athol is 85 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Athol without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $60.
The bus from Boston to Athol MA takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Boston to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athol MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Athol is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Boston to Athol.
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Athol MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–15
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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