How to get from Athol to Boston by bus?

From Athol to Boston by bus

To get from Athol to Boston you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The bus schedule from Athol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

250min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - SL4SL4
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
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Athol to Boston by bus via ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE, GREYHOUND US0256S and SL4

To get from Athol to Boston you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min. The bus schedule from Athol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

299min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLEATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - SL4SL4
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
    Ymca, 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
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athol to Boston

The distance between Athol and Boston is approximately 75.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athol to Boston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Athol to Boston

To check the bus schedule from Athol to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Athol) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Athol to Boston by bus via ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE, GREYHOUND US0256S and SL4

To get from Athol to Boston you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min. The bus schedule from Athol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

299min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLEATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - SL4SL4
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
    Ymca, 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
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line SL4.

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

    The alternative route takes 299 minutes, using Bus line ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line SL4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

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

    The GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus line goes from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound) station near Athol in Boston to Ymca, Athol station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ymca, Athol station near Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Athol and Boston by bus is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL 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 Ymca, Athol stop, which is closest to Boston.

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