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

From Waltham to Gardner, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 1 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

181min$5.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 1GARDNER ROUTE 1
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    76 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

Alternative route from Waltham to Gardner, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE and GARDNER ROUTE 2

To get from Waltham to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 2 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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

192min$5.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    76 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 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 2
    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 Waltham to Gardner, MA

The distance between Waltham, Gardner and Gardner, MA, Gardner is approximately 53.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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 Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Gardner and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Gardner, MA, Gardner

Gardner, MA is located at Gardner, MA, Gardner and the nearest public transit station is Levi Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner.

Bus stations close to Gardner, MA:

  • Levi Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner
  • Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • Heywood Place, Gardner

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waltham to Gardner, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE and GARDNER ROUTE 2

To get from Waltham to Gardner, MA in Gardner, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Wachusett station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GARDNER ROUTE 2 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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

192min$5.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Bus - GARDNER ROUTE 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
Walk to Gardner, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    76 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 2GARDNER ROUTE 2
    Wait for bus
    GARDNER ROUTE 2
    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 Waltham to Gardner, MA?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line GARDNER ROUTE 2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #413 | Wachusett station near Waltham in Waltham to Wachusett station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Wachusett station near Gardner, MA in Gardner.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Gardner, MA in Gardner by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #413 | Wachusett station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Gardner, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Gardner, MA costs $5.75.

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