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How to get from Newton to Athol by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newton to Athol in Boston, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Centre St @ Jefferson St station to Watertown Yard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus, 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 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7070
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Athol
Leaves from Centre St @ Jefferson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    15 min
  • 13
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Hannaford Supermarket, Athol
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    24 min
  • 15
    Walk to Athol
    Walk to
    Athol
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newton to Athol

The distance between Newton, Boston and Athol, Boston is approximately 70 mi, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton 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 Newton

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Pearl St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • South Street
  • Newton Centre
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Waverley
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Centre St @ Pearl St
  • Washington St @ Bacon St
  • Centre St @ Jefferson St

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 Newton to Athol?

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 70, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.

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

    The 57 bus line goes from Centre St @ Jefferson St station near Newton to Watertown Yard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watertown Yard station near Athol in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Newton and Athol in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Centre St @ Jefferson St stop near Newton in Boston.

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

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

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