There are 3 ways to get from Athol to Hampton Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, line 17 bus
best- Take the bus from Athol MA to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill to Salisbury Beachbus 17
5h 52mDrive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athol to Hampton Beachcar 91.3 mi
1h 50m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
6h 46m$81–109
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athol to Hampton Beach is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Athol to Hampton Beach is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Athol to Hampton Beach. However, there are services departing from Athol MA and arriving at Salisbury Beach via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell, McG A and Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Athol to Hampton Beach. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Newburyport via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Athol and Hampton Beach is 108 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Athol to Hampton Beach without a car is to bus and line 17 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Athol to Hampton Beach, including transfers.
Athol to Hampton Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athol MA station.
Athol to Hampton Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Athol to Hampton Beach is to bus and line 17 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Athol, MA, USA and Hampton Beach, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Athol MA to Hampton Beach via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell, McG A, Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill, and Salisbury Beach in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from YMCA - Athol to Hampton Beach via City Hall Ave/Connors St, Wachusett Station, Wachusett, North Station, and Newburyport in around 6h 46m.
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athol MA to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Athol to Hampton Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Athol to Hampton Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athol to Hampton Beach is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Athol to Hampton Beach.
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