How to get from Back Bay to Gardner, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Back Bay to Gardner, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station 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 41 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

221min$14.65
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 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
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Gardner, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Gardner, MA is approximately 65.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay to Gardner, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Back Bay to Gardner, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) 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 Back Bay to Gardner, MA?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay 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 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Gardner, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Gardner, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Gardner, MA by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Gardner, MA by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Gardner, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Gardner, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from Back Bay to Gardner, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Gardner, MA costs $14.65.

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