There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Athol by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South StationFall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAGreyhound US0256S
5h 20m$34–76Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Athol91.3 mi
2h 2m$17–25Train, bus via Fitchburg
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
5h 43m$35–84Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South StationProvidence
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAGreyhound US0256S
5h 40m$38–100
Fall River to Athol by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Athol is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Athol is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Athol. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Athol MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Fall River and Athol is 142 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Athol without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fall River to Athol, including transfers.
Fall River to Athol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Athol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Athol is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Fall River to Athol.
There are 10+ hotels available in Athol.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fall River to Athol MA via Boston South Station and Boston in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $6–17
Train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $6–16
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–15
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Contact Details
- 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/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
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