Fitchburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fitchburg
With a population of 40,318, Fitchburg is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fitchburg to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Fitchburg
How to Get to Fitchburg
Plane
Although Fitchburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 22 miles from Fitchburg. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fitchburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fitchburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fitchburg to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fitchburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 169 miles from Fitchburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fitchburg, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Fitchburg takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Fitchburg
Where to stay in popular areas of Fitchburg
Most booked hotels in Fitchburg
Renting a car in Fitchburg
Renting a car in Fitchburg costs $67 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Fitchburg.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fitchburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fitchburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.