There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 17m$10–16Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburgcar 45.6 mi
1h 4m$8–12Train
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 31m$11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburgtaxi 45.6 mi
1h 4m$140–170
Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Fitchburg MA. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Fitchburg via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Fitchburg is 60 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $10 - $16.
The bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to Fitchburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fitchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Fitchburg.
There are 28+ hotels available in Fitchburg.