There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Fitchburg by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Newton to Fitchburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Fitchburg via Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Newton and Fitchburg is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Fitchburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Newton to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Newton to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Newton to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
The best way to get from Newton to Fitchburg is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $22 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Waverley to Fitchburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Waverley to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Newton to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fitchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Fitchburg is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Newton to Fitchburg.
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