There are 3 ways to get from Shirley to Gardner by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shirley to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Wachusett Station to Gardner City Hallbus Wachusett Commuter Shuttle
1h 43m$3–8Drive 20.1 mi
- Drive from Shirley to Gardnercar 20.1 mi
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shirley to Gardnertaxi 20.1 mi
30 min$55–70
Shirley to Gardner by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Gardner is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Shirley to Gardner is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
The distance between Shirley and Gardner is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shirley to Gardner without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 43m and costs $2 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Shirley to Gardner, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Gardner is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Shirley to Gardner.
There are 18+ hotels available in Gardner.
What companies run services between Shirley, MA, USA and Gardner, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Shirley to Gardner. However, you can take the train to Wachusett, walk to Wachusett Station, then take the bus to Gardner City Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Shirley to Gardner in around 30 min.
Train from Shirley to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Wachusett Station to Gardner City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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