How to get from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA by bus and train?

From Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from West Roxbury station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Ymca, Athol station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Charles River Loop may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

289min
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Roxbury
    1.01 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #630 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athol MA
    ID ATL6
    165 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ymca, Athol
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gardner, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA

The distance between Charles River Loop and Gardner, MA is approximately 95.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 289 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gardner – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charles River Loop) and destination (Gardner, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA?

    The fastest way takes 289 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Charles River Loop and Gardner, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from West Roxbury station near Charles River Loop in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Gardner, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles River Loop to Gardner, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Charles River Loop and Gardner, MA by train and bus is about 4 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Charles River Loop to get to Gardner, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the West Roxbury station near Charles River Loop in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Charles River Loop and Gardner, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station stop, which is closest to Gardner, MA.

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