There are 3 ways to get from Massachusetts to Athol by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Massachusetts to Athol by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Athol is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Athol MA. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts station to Athol. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Wachusett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Massachusetts and Athol is 84 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Athol without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $22.
The bus from Boston to Athol MA takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Massachusetts to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Massachusetts to Athol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Athol is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Athol MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $13–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to Wachusett every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Massachusetts to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athol MA station.
Massachusetts to Athol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wachusett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Athol is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Massachusetts to Athol.
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