There are 4 ways to get from Fitchburg to Newton by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fitchburg to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 1m$7–13Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 34m$10–22Drive 40.2 mi
- Drive from Fitchburg to Newtoncar 40.2 mi
1h 1m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fitchburg to Newtontaxi 40.2 mi
1h 1m$120–150
Fitchburg to Newton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fitchburg to Newton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Fitchburg to Newton is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fitchburg to Newton. However, there are services departing from Fitchburg MA and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fitchburg and arriving at Waltham. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Fitchburg and Newton is 40 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Newton without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $13.
The train from Fitchburg to Waltham takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Fitchburg to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.
Fitchburg to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fitchburg station.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Newton is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $22 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Fitchburg, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fitchburg to Waltham every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 1m. 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 Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
- 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 1m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Fitchburg to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Fitchburg to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fitchburg to Newton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Fitchburg to Newton.
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