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 33 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.

213min$14.65
Walk to subway station
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
    200 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
    86 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
    0.89 mi • 18 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 213 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, 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 33 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station near Boston South Station in Boston to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Porter 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 33 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 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 Porter 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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