There are 3 ways to get from Natick to Athol by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 30m$31–69Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Natick to Atholcar 58.9 mi
1h 25m$11–16Train, bus via Fitchburg
- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
4h 55m$32–77
Natick to Athol by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Athol is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $16.
The distance between Natick and Athol is 102 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Athol without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Natick to Athol, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Athol is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Natick to Athol.
There are 10+ hotels available in Athol.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Natick to Athol. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Athol MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Natick Center to Athol MA via South Station, South Station, Porter, Porter, Fitchburg, and Fitchburg MA in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Natick Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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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