There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to Gardner by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Cambridge to Gardner by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gardner is to bus which costs $8 - $17 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gardner is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Gardner City Hall via MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at Wachusett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Cambridge and Gardner is 59 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gardner without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Cambridge to Gardner, including transfers.
Cambridge to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Cambridge to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gardner is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Gardner, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Wachusett every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Porter to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Cambridge to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wachusett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gardner is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cambridge to Gardner.
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