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 34 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

214min$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
    10 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
    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
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from South Station Boston to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 1 bus from Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

230min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.11 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    6 min
  • 9
    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 South Station Boston to Gardner, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Gardner, MA is approximately 64.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 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.

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

To get from South Station Boston to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 1 bus from Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

230min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.11 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 1
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gardner, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 1.

  • 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 34 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 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 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 34 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 Alewife 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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