There are 4 ways to get from Danbury to Athol by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 57m$38–67Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Danbury to Atholcar 125.7 mi
2h 41m$23–34Train
- Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Valley Flyer / ...
7h 45m$47–98Bus
- Take the bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Norwalk Wheels Hubbus 15
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 15m
Danbury to Athol by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Danbury to Athol is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Danbury to Athol is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Danbury to Athol. However, there are services departing from West Street & Montgomery Street and arriving at Athol MA via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, Bridgeport Bus Stop and New Haven Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Danbury to Athol station. However, there are services departing from Danbury and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via South Norwalk and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Danbury and Athol is 184 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Danbury to Athol without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Danbury to Athol, including transfers.
Danbury to Athol bus services, operated by HARTransit, depart from West Street & Montgomery Street station.
Danbury to Athol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.
The best way to get from Danbury to Athol is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Danbury to Athol MA via South Norwalk, New Haven, Greenfield Amtrak Station, and Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Athol MA via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, Bridgeport Bus Stop, and New Haven Bus Stop in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from South Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from South Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Danbury to Athol bus services, operated by HARTransit, arrive at Norwalk Wheels Hub station.
Danbury to Athol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Danbury to Athol is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Danbury to Athol.
There are 16+ hotels available in Athol.