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

From Norwood to Gardner by bus, subway and train

To get from Norwood to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 34E bus from Washington St @ Cottage St station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, 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 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Bus - 34E34E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Leaves from Washington St @ Cottage St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Norwood
  • 2
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    55 min
  • 10
    Bus - FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLEFITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE
    Wachusett (Shuttle)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wachusett
    75 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 14
    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 Norwood to Gardner

The distance between Norwood, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 80.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norwood 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 Norwood

Norwood is located at Norwood, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Cottage St.

Train stations close to Norwood:

  • Norwood Depot
  • Norwood Central
  • Islington

Bus stations close to Norwood:

  • Washington St @ Cottage St
  • Washington St @ Day St
  • Washington St @ Railroad Ave

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 34E, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line FITCHBURG LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Norwood to Gardner in Boston?

    The 34E bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Norwood to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line till Forest Hills station near Gardner in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Norwood and Gardner in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 34E bus from the Forest Hills stop near Norwood in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

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