There are 4 ways to get from Petersham to Boston by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Petersham to Wachusetttaxi
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 7m$72–90Drive 66.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petersham to Bostoncar 66.8 mi
1h 36m$13–18Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Athol MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 54m$41–54Train
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 11m$49–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petersham to Boston is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Petersham to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Petersham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Athol MA and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Petersham to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Petersham and Boston is 75 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.
The best way to get from Petersham to Boston without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Petersham to Boston, including transfers.
Petersham to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athol MA station.
Petersham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Petersham to Boston is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Petersham, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Athol MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Wachusett to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- 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
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- 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 Athol MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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Booking & Getting There
Petersham to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Petersham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petersham to Boston is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Petersham to Boston.
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