There are 3 ways to get from Athol to Norwood by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athol MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 58m$15–33Drive 73.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athol to Norwoodcar 73.9 mi
1h 38m$14–20Bus, train via Fitchburg
- Take the bus from Athol MA to Fitchburg MAbus
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Portertrain
- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain
4h 30m$17–34
Athol to Norwood by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athol to Norwood is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Athol to Norwood is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Athol and Norwood is 100 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Athol to Norwood without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Athol to Norwood, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Athol to Norwood is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Athol to Norwood.
There are 1454+ hotels available in Norwood.
What companies run services between Athol, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Athol to Norwood. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, then take the train to Norwood Depot. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athol MA to Norwood Depot via Fitchburg MA, Fitchburg, Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 4h 30m.
Train from South Station to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Fitchburg to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
Train from South Station to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athol MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athol MA to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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