There are 3 ways to get from Peabody to Fitchburg by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 59m$11–19Drive 53.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peabody to Fitchburgcar 53.2 mi
1h 13m$10–14Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 7m$13–24
Peabody to Fitchburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peabody to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Peabody to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Peabody to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ Proctor St and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Peabody to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Fitchburg via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Peabody and Fitchburg is 66 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.
The best way to get from Peabody to Fitchburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Peabody to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Peabody to Fitchburg bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ Proctor St station.
Peabody to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Peabody to Fitchburg is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $11 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Peabody, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Fitchburg via North Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Fitchburg MA via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, and Boston in around 4h 7m.
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–10
Bus from Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Peabody to Fitchburg bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Peabody to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peabody to Fitchburg is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Peabody to Fitchburg.
There are 21+ hotels available in Fitchburg.







