There are 4 ways to get from Gales Ferry to Athol by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hartford to Springfieldbus Ppb 5208 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 46m$83–111Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gales Ferry to Atholcar 99.1 mi
2h 16m$19–27Train
- Take the train from New London to New Haventrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Valley Flyer / ...
6h 45m$60–106Train, bus
- Take the train from New London to New Haventrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 57m$53–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gales Ferry to Athol is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Gales Ferry to Athol is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Gales Ferry to Athol. However, there are services departing from Colchester Garage Park & Ride and arriving at Athol MA via Hartford and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gales Ferry to Athol station. However, there are services departing from New London and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Gales Ferry and Athol is 139 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gales Ferry to Athol without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Gales Ferry to Athol, including transfers.
Gales Ferry to Athol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford station.
Gales Ferry to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New London station.
The best way to get from Gales Ferry to Athol is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Gales Ferry, CT, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gales Ferry to Athol MA via Colchester Garage Park & Ride, Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford, Springfield, and Springfield Union Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gales Ferry to Athol MA via New London, New Haven, Greenfield Amtrak Station, and Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Gales Ferry to Athol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Gales Ferry to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gales Ferry to Athol is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gales Ferry to Athol.
There are 16+ hotels available in Athol.