There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
2h 48m$12–18Drive 46.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station)car 46.9 mi
1h 5m$9–13Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 4m$10–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station)taxi 46.9 mi
1h 5m$140–180
Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fitchburg MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station). However, there are services departing from Copley and arriving at Wachusett via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Back Bay and Wachusett (Station) is 56 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station), including transfers.
Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $24 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Wachusett (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Wachusett every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wachusett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Wachusett (Station) is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Back Bay to Wachusett (Station).
There are 17+ hotels available in Wachusett (Station).