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 47 bus from Nubian station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Fitchburg on the Moovit app.

125min$14.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Subway - ORANGE 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 - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    85 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 53.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Boston to Fitchburg

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Boston to Fitchburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston) and destination (Fitchburg), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 47, Subway line ORANGE 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 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Fitchburg?

    The 47 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ruggles 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 5 min.

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

    Get on the 47 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 Ruggles 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 $14.65.

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