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

From Athol to Boston by bus and train

To get from Athol to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station to Ymca, Athol station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the LAKE SHORE LIMITED train from Springfield station to Back Bay - South End station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLEATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLEATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
    Market Basket (Athol)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ymca, Athol
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol MA
    ID ATL6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Boston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Athol to Boston by bus and train via GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, GREYHOUND US0256S and LAKE SHORE LIMITED

To get from Athol to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station to Ymca, Athol station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the LAKE SHORE LIMITED train from Springfield station to Back Bay - South End station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 52 min.

412min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Ymca, Athol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ymca, Athol
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol MA
    ID ATL6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Boston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athol to Boston

The distance between Athol, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 153.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athol to Boston 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 Athol

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

Bus stations close to Athol:

  • Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)
  • Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
  • Athol High School

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Harrison Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Roxbury Crossing
  • Northeastern University
  • Massachusetts Ave.

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Dudley St @ Guild Row
  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Athol to Boston by bus and train via GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, GREYHOUND US0256S and LAKE SHORE LIMITED

To get from Athol to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station to Ymca, Athol station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the LAKE SHORE LIMITED train from Springfield station to Back Bay - South End station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 52 min.

412min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Ymca, Athol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ymca, Athol
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol MA
    ID ATL6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKE SHORE LIMITEDLAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LAKE SHORE LIMITED
    Boston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line LAKE SHORE LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athol to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 412 minutes, using Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line LAKE SHORE LIMITED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

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

    The ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station near Athol to Market Basket (Athol) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Market Basket (Athol) station near Boston in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Athol and Boston in Boston by bus and train is about 6 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE bus from the Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) stop near Athol in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Market Basket (Athol) station, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

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