There are 4 ways to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fitchburg to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 39m$12–18Drive 46 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station)car 46 mi
1h 5m$8–12Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 12m$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station)taxi 46 mi
1h 5m$140–180
Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fitchburg MA and arriving at Boston. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Fitchburg and arriving at Back Bay via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Fitchburg and Back Bay (Station) is 52 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station), including transfers.
Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.
Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fitchburg station.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Fitchburg, MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fitchburg to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Fitchburg MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Train from Fitchburg to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Fitchburg MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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Booking & Getting There
Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station) is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Fitchburg to Back Bay (Station).
There are 1808+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).













