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How to get from Athol to Milton by bus, subway and train?

From Athol to Milton by bus, subway and train

To get from Athol to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one subway line: take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound) station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Milton
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wachusett Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Littleton/Route 495 (Shuttle)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    76 min
  • 9
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #420 | North Station
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 11
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 12
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    33 min
  • 13
    Walk to Milton
    Walk to
    Milton
    2.06 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Athol to Milton by bus and train

To get from Athol to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound) station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Blue Hill Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Milton
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wachusett Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Littleton/Route 495 (Shuttle)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    76 min
  • 9
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #420 | North Station
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 12
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #933 | Readville
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    22 min
  • 14
    Walk to Milton
    Walk to
    Milton
    0.87 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athol to Milton

The distance between Athol, Boston and Milton, Boston is approximately 87.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athol to Milton by bus, 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 Athol

Athol is located at Athol, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound).

Bus stations close to Athol:

  • Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)
  • Athol Memorial Hospital (Westbound)
  • Athol High School

Public transit stations close to Milton, Boston

Milton is located at Milton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is River St @ Gladeside Ave.

Subway stations close to Milton:

  • Capen Street
  • Mattapan
  • Valley Road

Bus stations close to Milton:

  • River St @ Gladeside Ave
  • River St Opp Gladeside Ave
  • River St Opp Fremont St

From Athol to Milton by bus and train

To get from Athol to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound) station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE bus, then the FITCHBURG train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Blue Hill Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Milton
Leaves from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wachusett Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Littleton/Route 495 (Shuttle)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    76 min
  • 9
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #420 | North Station
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 12
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #933 | Readville
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    22 min
  • 14
    Walk to Milton
    Walk to
    Milton
    0.87 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 318 minutes, using Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line FAIRMOUNT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

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

    The GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus line goes from Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound) station near Athol to Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line till Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B station near Milton in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Athol and Milton in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from the Athol Memorial Hospital (Eastbound) stop near Athol in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Athol and Milton in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Mt. Wachusett Community College Lot B station, which is closest to Milton in Boston.

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