There are 3 ways to get from Fall River to Gardner by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Porter to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
4h 27m$50–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburgbus Fitchburg-Leominster-Worcester Commuter
5h 40m$11–21Drive 84.1 mi
- Drive from Fall River to Gardnercar 84.1 mi
1h 44m$16–23
Fall River to Gardner by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Gardner is to bus which costs $10 - $21 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Gardner is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at City Hall Ave/Connors St via Providence, Union Station, Worcester and MART ITC Fitchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Wachusett via JFK/UMass and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Fall River and Gardner is 121 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Gardner without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Fall River to Gardner, including transfers.
Fall River to Gardner bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Fall River to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Gardner is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Gardner, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fall River Depot to Gardner via JFK/UMass, JFK/UMass, Porter, Porter, and Wachusett in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fall River to City Hall Ave/Connors St via Providence, Worcester, Union Station, Worcester, and MART ITC Fitchburg in around 5h 40m.
Train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Fall River to Gardner bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Worcester station.
Fall River to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Gardner is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Fall River to Gardner.
There are 24+ hotels available in Gardner.









