There are 3 ways to get from Gardner to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, line 24 bus
best- Take the bus from Gardner City Hall to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
3h 23m$5–11Train
- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
4h 48m$14–22Drive 52.1 mi
- Drive from Gardner to Lawrencecar 52.1 mi
1h 2m$10–14
Gardner to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Lawrence is to bus and line 24 bus which costs $5 - $11 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gardner to Lawrence is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Gardner City Hall and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Fitchburg MA and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Lawrence via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Gardner and Lawrence is 57 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gardner to Lawrence without a car is to bus and line 24 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Gardner to Lawrence, including transfers.
Gardner to Lawrence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from Gardner City Hall station.
Gardner to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Gardner to Lawrence is to bus and line 24 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to NECC Common Street HUB via Fitchburg MA, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Lawrence via Wachusett Station, Wachusett, and North Station in around 4h 48m.
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
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
Bus from Gardner City Hall to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Gardner to Lawrence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station.
Gardner to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Lawrence is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Gardner to Lawrence.
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