How to get from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA by bus?

From Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA by bus

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center 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 3 hr 29 min. The bus schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 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
    114 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 Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA

The distance between Merrimac Plaza and Gardner, MA is approximately 72.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gardner – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Plaza and Gardner, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Gardner, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimac Plaza to Gardner, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Merrimac Plaza and Gardner, MA by bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Plaza to get to Gardner, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimac Plaza and Gardner, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop, which is closest to Gardner, MA.

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