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

From Needham Center to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station 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 4 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

278min
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #630 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    220 yd • 3 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
    165 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 Needham Center to Gardner, MA

The distance between Needham Center and Gardner, MA is approximately 99.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Center to Gardner, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to Gardner, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #630 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Gardner, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center and Gardner, MA by train and bus is about 4 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #630 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham.

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

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

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