There are 7 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Route 3, taxi
best- Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Tyngsboro, MAbus Northbound
- Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Townsendtaxi
1h 50m$112–137Drive 45.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsendcar 45.9 mi
1h 10m$9–13Train
- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
2h 45m$74–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Townsend45.9 mi
1h 10mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsendtaxi 45.9 mi
1h 10m$280–340Bus, subway, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Stationbus Sl1
- Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the taxi from Fitchburg to Townsendtaxi
3h 8m$62–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 33m$67–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend. However, there are services departing from Logan International Airport and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Shirley via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Townsend is 54 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend without a car is to Route 3 and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Townsend, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Shirley every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 8m. 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 Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Subway from South Station to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston-BOS to Townsend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Shirley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Townsend.
There are 34+ hotels available in Townsend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Townsend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









