How to get from Methuen Town to Athol by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Methuen Town to Athol in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 41 bus from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train, 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 6 hr 50 min.

410min
Bus - 4141
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Athol
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Methuen Town
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
    ID 798457
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #310 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    95 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 Methuen Town to Athol

The distance between Methuen Town, Boston and Athol, Boston is approximately 111.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 410 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Methuen Town to Athol by bus 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 Methuen Town

Methuen Town is located at Methuen Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Methuen Town to Athol?

    The fastest way takes 410 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line LOWELL, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Methuen Town to Athol in Boston?

    The 41 bus line goes from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station near Athol in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Methuen Town to Athol in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Methuen Town and Athol in Boston by bus and train is about 6 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 41 bus from the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop near Methuen Town in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell stop, which is closest to Athol in Boston.

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