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

From South Station to Gardner by bus, subway and train

To get from South Station to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter 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 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

213min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gardner
    Walk to
    Gardner
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

227min$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
    #413 | 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
    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 64.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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 South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Chinatown Gate
  • Lincoln St @ Essex St

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

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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 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

227min$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
    #413 | 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
    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 213 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station 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 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Porter station near Gardner in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Gardner in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Station to Gardner costs $14.65.

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