There are 3 ways to get from Gardner to Boston by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 49m$10–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from City Hall Ave/Connors St to MART ITC Fitchburgbus
- Take the bus from MART ITC Fitchburg to Union Station, Worcesterbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
3h 53m$6–14Drive 54.8 mi
- Drive from Gardner to Bostoncar 54.8 mi
1h 17m$10–15
Gardner to Boston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Boston is to bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Gardner to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Boston. However, there are services departing from City Hall Ave/Connors St and arriving at Boston via MART ITC Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Gardner and Boston is 63 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gardner to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Gardner to Boston, including transfers.
Gardner to Boston bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from City Hall Ave/Connors St station.
Gardner to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Gardner to Boston is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wachusett to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall Ave/Connors St to Boston via MART ITC Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station in around 3h 53m.
Train from Wachusett to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
Bus from City Hall Ave/Connors St to MART ITC Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
Bus from MART ITC Fitchburg to Union Station, Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Gardner to Boston bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at MART ITC Fitchburg station.
Gardner to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Boston is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Gardner to Boston.
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