How to get from Athol to Melrose by bus and subway?

From Athol to Melrose by bus and subway

To get from Athol to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Oak Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min. The bus and subway schedule from Athol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Melrose on the Moovit app.

278min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLEATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
    90 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
    200 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athol to Melrose

The distance between Athol, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 82.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athol to Melrose by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Athol to Melrose

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line ATHOL/ORANGE SHUTTLE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Athol and Melrose in Boston by bus and subway is about 4 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ymca, Athol station, which is closest to Melrose in Boston.

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