How to get from South Station to Gardner by bus and train?

From South Station to Gardner by bus and train

To get from South Station to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 1 bus from Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

439min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5447 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Gardner by bus and train via FITCHBURG, WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE and GARDNER ROUTE 2

To get from South Station to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 2 bus from Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

447min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5447 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Gardner

The distance between South Station, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 64.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 439 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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 South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Boston.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Gardner, Boston

Gardner is located at Gardner, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hannaford/ Cvs.

Bus stations close to Gardner:

  • Hannaford/ Cvs
  • Gardner Chc
  • Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Gardner by bus and train via FITCHBURG, WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE and GARDNER ROUTE 2

To get from South Station to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 2 bus from Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

447min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5447 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Gardner?

    The fastest way takes 439 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Gardner?

    The alternative route takes 447 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 2.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Gardner in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Gardner in Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from North Station station near South Station to #5447 | Wachusett station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #5447 | Wachusett station near Gardner in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Gardner in Boston by train and bus is about 7 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Gardner in Boston?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the North Station station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Gardner in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #5447 | Wachusett stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station to Gardner?

    The ride from South Station to Gardner costs $12.25.

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