There are 5 ways to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburgbus Fitchburg-Leominster-Worcester Commuter
2h 46m$6–11Bus
- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 31m$12–20Drive 38.8 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Fitchburgcar 38.8 mi
1h 1m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Fitchburgtaxi 38.8 mi
1h 1m$120–150Train
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 12m$14–26
Wellesley to Fitchburg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Fitchburg via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Wellesley and Fitchburg is 56 miles. The road distance is 39 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Wellesley to Fitchburg bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Fitchburg is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Fitchburg MA via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 and Boston in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellesley Square to Fitchburg via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 12m.
Train from Wellesley Square to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
Bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
Bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Wellesley to Fitchburg bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Fitchburg is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Wellesley to Fitchburg.
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