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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA 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 38 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

218min$14.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 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, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Moody St @ Carter St 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 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

305min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    76 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, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station) and Gardner, MA is approximately 64.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gardner – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston (South Station)) and destination (Gardner, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Moody St @ Carter St 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 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

305min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    76 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, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA?

    The alternative route takes 305 minutes, using Bus line 505, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston (South Station) and Gardner, MA?

    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 38 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Gardner, MA by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston (South Station) to get to Gardner, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Gardner, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Gardner, MA.

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

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Gardner, MA costs $14.65.

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