How to get from Boston to Fitchburg by bus, subway and train?

From Boston to Fitchburg by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston to Fitchburg you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

128min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston to Fitchburg by bus, subway and train via 1, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Boston to Fitchburg you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

133min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Fitchburg

The distance between Boston and Fitchburg is approximately 53.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Fitchburg by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fitchburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Boston to Fitchburg by bus, subway and train via 1, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Boston to Fitchburg you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

133min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 1, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Fitchburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Fitchburg?

    The SL4 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till South Station station near Fitchburg.

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

    The total travel time between Boston and Fitchburg by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the SL4 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Station station, which is closest to Fitchburg.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Boston to Fitchburg?

    The ride from Boston to Fitchburg costs $16.35.

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