How to get from Boston South Station to Fitchburg by subway and train?

From Boston South Station to Fitchburg by subway and train

To get from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

115min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston South Station to Fitchburg by bus and train

To get from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

116min$14.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston South Station to Fitchburg
The distance between Boston South Station, Boston and Fitchburg, Boston is approximately 50.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston South Station to Fitchburg by subway 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 Boston South Station

Boston South Station is located at Boston South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to Boston South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to Boston South Station:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

Ferry stations close to Boston South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf
Public transit stations close to Fitchburg, Boston

Fitchburg is located at Fitchburg, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Fitchburg State University (Recreation Center).

Train stations close to Fitchburg:

  • Fitchburg

Bus stations close to Fitchburg:

  • Fitchburg State University (Recreation Center)
  • Fitchburg State University (Dining Hall)
  • South Street & Pine Street, Fitchburg
Related Routes

From Boston South Station to Fitchburg by bus and train

To get from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Fitchburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

116min$14.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fitchburg
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston South Station and Fitchburg in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston South Station to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Porter station near Fitchburg in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Boston South Station and Fitchburg in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston South Station to get to Fitchburg in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Boston South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston South Station and Fitchburg in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Fitchburg in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston?

    The first train from Boston South Station to Fitchburg in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 2:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston South Station to Fitchburg?

    The ride from Boston South Station to Fitchburg costs $14.65.

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