There are 4 ways to get from Phillipston to Boston by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Phillipston to Wachusetttaxi
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2h$62–78Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phillipston to Bostoncar 63.1 mi
1h 28m$12–17Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Athol MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 52m$35–47Train
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 5m$38–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phillipston to Boston is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Phillipston to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Phillipston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Athol MA and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Phillipston to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Phillipston and Boston is 72 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Phillipston to Boston without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Phillipston to Boston, including transfers.
Phillipston to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athol MA station.
Phillipston to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Phillipston to Boston is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Phillipston, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Athol MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Wachusett to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athol MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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Booking & Getting There
Phillipston to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Phillipston to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phillipston to Boston is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Phillipston to Boston.
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