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How to get from South Station to Gardner by bus, subway and train?

From South Station to Gardner by bus, subway and train

To get from South Station to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Wachusett Station station to Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Gardner on the Moovit app.

209min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Gardner
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wachusett
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLEWACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Maintenance Facility, Gardner
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gardner
    Walk to
    Gardner
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Gardner

The distance between South Station, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 64.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Gardner by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from South Station to Gardner

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from South Station to Gardner using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Gardner), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Gardner?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line WACHUSETT COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Gardner in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Gardner in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Porter station near South Station to Wachusett station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Wachusett station near Gardner in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Gardner in Boston by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Gardner in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Gardner in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Porter station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Gardner in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Wachusett stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from South Station to Gardner?

    The ride from South Station to Gardner costs $14.65.

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