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

From Riverside to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Gardner, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 558 bus from Riverside station to Moody St @ Carter St 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 39 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gardner, MA on the Moovit app.

279min$10.00
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Riverside to Gardner, MA

The distance between Riverside and Gardner, MA is approximately 57.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside to Gardner, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverside to Gardner, MA?

    The 558 bus line goes from Moody St @ Carter St station near Riverside in Newton to Waltham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waltham station near Gardner, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside and Gardner, MA by bus and train is about 4 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 558 bus from the Moody St @ Carter St stop near Riverside in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Waltham stop, which is closest to Gardner, MA.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Gardner, MA costs $10.00.

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