There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Athol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
6h 59m$63–126Drive 189.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Atholcar 189.1 mi
4h 4m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 59m$38–97Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
7h 26m$458–1,131
Newark to Athol by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Athol is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Athol is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Athol. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Athol MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Athol station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Newark and Athol is 208 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Athol without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Newark to Athol, including transfers.
Newark to Athol bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Athol is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Athol MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Athol bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greenfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Athol is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Newark to Athol.
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