What is the cheapest way to get from Gardner to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Portland is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gardner to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Gardner to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Gardner and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Portland. However, there are services departing from Gardner City Hall and arriving at Portland, ME via Fitchburg MA and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gardner and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Portland. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Gardner to Portland?

The distance between Gardner and Portland is 170 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gardner to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Gardner to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Gardner to Portland?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Gardner to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gardner to Portland bus from?

Gardner to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.

Where do I catch the Gardner to Portland train from?

Gardner to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.

Train or bus from Gardner to Portland?

The best way to get from Gardner to Portland is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Gardner to Portland bus arrive?

Gardner to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Gardner to Portland train arrive?

Gardner to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Gardner to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Portland is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gardner to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 409+ hotels available in Portland.

Gardner to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gardner to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wachusett to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 9m
$33–64
Drive 138.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gardner to Portlandcar 138.1 mi
2h 30m
$26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
6h 19m
$45–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 30m
$29–62

Gardner to Portland by bus, train, and subway

25Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Portland via Wachusett Station, Wachusett, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Portland, ME via Fitchburg MA, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 5h 30m.

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