There are 3 ways to get from Gardner to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
5h 18m$31–61Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gardner to Dovercar 86.9 mi
2h 10m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
6h 36m$18–36
Gardner to Dover by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Dover is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gardner to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gardner City Hall and arriving at Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Fitchburg MA, Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Dover. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Gardner and Dover is 131 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gardner to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Gardner to Dover, including transfers.
Gardner to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.
Gardner to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Gardner to Dover is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Dover, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Dover via Wachusett Station, Wachusett, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Fitchburg MA, Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 6h 36m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Gardner to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Gardner to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Dover is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Gardner to Dover.
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