There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Sterling by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to North Leominstertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 28m$34–46Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Sterlingcar 40.9 mi
1h 6m$7–11Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMartbus 30
1h 50m$28–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Sterlingtaxi 40.9 mi
1h 6m$120–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Sterling is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Sterling is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at West Boylston WalMart via Central Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Sterling. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at North Leominster via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Boston and Sterling is 54 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Sterling without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Boston to Sterling, including transfers.
Boston to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Sterling train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Sterling is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Sterling, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to North Leominster every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Sterling via Worcester Union Station, Central Hub, and West Boylston WalMart in around 1h 50m.
Train from North Station to North Leominster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMart
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Boston to Sterling train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Leominster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Sterling is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Boston to Sterling.
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