There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Northfield by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the taxi from Wachusett to Northfieldtaxi
2h 29m$120–156Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Northfieldcar 85.4 mi
1h 58m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 13m$63–90Train, bus
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 33m$63–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Northfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Northfield is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Northfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Athol MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Boston and Northfield is 94 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Northfield without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 29m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Boston to Northfield, including transfers.
Boston to Northfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Northfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Athol MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Northfield is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Boston to Northfield.
There are 34+ hotels available in Northfield.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Northfield, MA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Boston to Athol MA 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–16
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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