There are 3 ways to get from Gardner to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wachusett to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 49m$12–20Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 26m$9–22Drive 65.6 mi
- Drive from Gardner to Salemcar 65.6 mi
1h 28m$12–18
Gardner to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Salem is to bus and line 450 bus which costs $9 - $22 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gardner to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Salem. However, there are services departing from Gardner City Hall and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Fitchburg MA, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Salem. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Gardner and Salem is 80 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.
The best way to get from Gardner to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Gardner to Salem, including transfers.
Gardner to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.
Gardner to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Gardner to Salem is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $9 - $22 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Salem via Wachusett Station, Wachusett, and North Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardner City Hall to Washington St @ New Derby St via Fitchburg MA, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 5h 26m.
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 Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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 Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Gardner to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Gardner to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Salem is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Gardner to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.







