There are 3 ways to get from South Station to Gardner by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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South Station to Gardner by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Gardner is to bus which costs $8 - $17 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Gardner is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Gardner. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Gardner City Hall via MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Gardner. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Wachusett via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between South Station and Gardner is 73 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Gardner without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from South Station to Gardner, including transfers.
South Station to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
The best way to get from South Station to Gardner is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $19 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Gardner, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Porter to Wachusett every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
Train from Porter to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Gardner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
South Station to Gardner train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wachusett station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Gardner is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from South Station to Gardner.
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