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How to get from Burlington to Athol by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Burlington to Athol in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 350 bus from Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway, then the FITCHBURG train, then the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station to Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Bus - 350350
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Athol
Leaves from Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burlington
  • 2
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    Alewife Via Mall Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    15 min
  • 12
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Hannaford Supermarket, Athol
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    24 min
  • 14
    Walk to Athol
    Walk to
    Athol
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burlington to Athol

The distance between Burlington, Boston and Athol, Boston is approximately 89.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 305 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burlington to Athol by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Burlington

Burlington is located at Burlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut Street Burlington.

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • Chestnut Street Burlington
  • Cambridge St Opp Wilmington Rd
  • Cambridge St @ Chestnut Ave

Public transit stations close to Athol, Boston

Athol is located at Athol, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound).

Bus stations close to Athol:

  • Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
  • Athol High School
  • Uptown Common, Athol (Eastbound)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burlington to Athol?

    The fastest way takes 305 minutes, using Bus line 350, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burlington and Athol in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burlington to Athol in Boston?

    The 350 bus line goes from Alewife Via Mall Rd station near Burlington to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line till Alewife station near Athol in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Burlington to Athol in Boston by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Burlington and Athol in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 5 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Burlington to get to Athol in Boston?

    Get on the 350 bus from the Alewife Via Mall Rd stop near Burlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Burlington and Athol in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Athol in Boston.

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