There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Gardner by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Fields Corner to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
4h 8m$11–18Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 32m$10–19Drive 58.7 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Gardnercar 58.7 mi
1h 26m$11–16
Dorchester to Gardner by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Gardner is to bus which costs $10 - $20 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Gardner is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester 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 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Fields Corner and arriving at Wachusett via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Dorchester and Gardner is 68 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Gardner without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dorchester to Gardner, including transfers.
Dorchester to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Dorchester to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fields Corner station.
Dorchester to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Gardner, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Subway from Fields Corner to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Gardner is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Dorchester to Gardner.
There are 18+ hotels available in Gardner.



