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

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

To get from South Station Boston 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 32 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

212min$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
    80 yd • 1 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 • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Gardner, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Gardner, MA is approximately 64.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Gardner, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston 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 32 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Gardner, MA by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Gardner, MA by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

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

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