How to get from Boston to Gardner by bus, subway and train?

From Boston to Gardner by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Ruggles station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Wachusett Station station to Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

474min$14.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner
Leaves from Ruggles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #2415 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gardner
    Walk to
    Gardner
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Gardner

The distance between Boston, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 66.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 474 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Gardner by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St

Public transit stations close to Gardner, Boston

Gardner is located at Gardner, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street.

Bus stations close to Gardner:

  • Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • Gardner Chc
  • Levi Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Gardner?

    The fastest way takes 474 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston and Gardner in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston to Gardner in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Ruggles station near Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Gardner in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Gardner in Boston by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston and Gardner in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 7 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston to get to Gardner in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Ruggles station near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston and Gardner in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from Boston to Gardner?

    The ride from Boston to Gardner costs $14.65.

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