How to get from Ipswich to Gardner, MA by bus and train?

From Ipswich to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Ipswich to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Ipswich station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the INTERCITY/MWCC bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

300min$22.75
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - INTERCITY/MWCCINTERCITY/MWCC
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Ipswich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ipswich
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - INTERCITY/MWCCINTERCITY/MWCC
    Wait for bus
    INTERCITY/MWCC
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gardner, MA
    Walk to
    Gardner, MA
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ipswich to Gardner, MA by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, FITCHBURG and WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE

To get from Ipswich to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Ipswich 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 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

285min$22.75
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Ipswich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ipswich
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    96 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
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ipswich to Gardner, MA

The distance between Ipswich, Gardner and Gardner, MA, Gardner is approximately 96.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ipswich to Gardner, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gardner – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gardner, MA, Gardner

Gardner, MA is located at Gardner, MA, Gardner and the nearest public transit station is Hannaford/ Cvs.

Bus stations close to Gardner, MA:

  • Hannaford/ Cvs
  • Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • Gardner Highrise

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ipswich to Gardner, MA by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, FITCHBURG and WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE

To get from Ipswich to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Ipswich 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 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

285min$22.75
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Ipswich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ipswich
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    96 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
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line INTERCITY/MWCC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ipswich to Gardner, MA?

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Gardner, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ipswich to Gardner, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #148 | North Station station near Ipswich in Ipswich 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 in Gardner.

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

    The total travel time between Ipswich in Ipswich and Gardner, MA in Gardner by train and bus is about 300 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ipswich to get to Gardner, MA?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #148 | North Station station near Ipswich in Ipswich.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ipswich and Gardner, MA?

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

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

    The ride from Ipswich to Gardner, MA costs $22.75.