There are 4 ways to get from Fitchburg to Cambridge by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fitchburg to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 14m$8–15Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 50m$8–17Drive 42.2 mi
- Drive from Fitchburg to Cambridgecar 42.2 mi
1h$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fitchburg to Cambridgetaxi 42.2 mi
1h$130–160
Fitchburg to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fitchburg to Cambridge is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Fitchburg to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fitchburg MA and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fitchburg and arriving at Porter. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Fitchburg and Cambridge is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $8 - $15.
The train from Fitchburg to Porter takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Fitchburg to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.
Fitchburg to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fitchburg station.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $8 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Fitchburg, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fitchburg to Porter every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Fitchburg MA to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Train from Fitchburg to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 Fitchburg MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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More Questions & Answers
Fitchburg to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Fitchburg to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fitchburg to Cambridge is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Fitchburg to Cambridge.
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