How to get from Methuen Town to Gardner by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Methuen Town to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 41 bus from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train, then the FITCHBURG train, then the FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Wachusett Station station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Bus - 4141
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Methuen Town
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
    ID 798457
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #310 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    55 min
  • 9
    Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wachusett (Shuttle)
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wachusett
    75 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Methuen Town to Gardner

The distance between Methuen Town, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 100.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 321 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Methuen Town to Gardner by bus 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 Methuen Town

Methuen Town is located at Methuen Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden

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
  • Levi Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner
  • Heywood Place, Gardner

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Methuen Town to Gardner?

    The fastest way takes 321 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line LOWELL, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Methuen Town and Gardner in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Methuen Town to Gardner in Boston?

    The 41 bus line goes from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station near Gardner in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Methuen Town and Gardner in Boston by bus and train is about 5 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Methuen Town to get to Gardner in Boston?

    Get on the 41 bus from the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop near Methuen Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Methuen Town and Gardner in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

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