How to get from Gloucester to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Gloucester to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Gloucester to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the 87 bus from Lechmere station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $13.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Gloucester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

139min$13.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Gloucester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gloucester
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gloucester to Arlington, MA

The distance between Gloucester and Arlington, MA is approximately 38.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gloucester to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Gloucester to Arlington, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Gloucester to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gloucester) and destination (Arlington, MA), 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 Gloucester to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gloucester to Arlington, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from North Station near Gloucester in Gloucester to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Causeway St (East) station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gloucester to Arlington, MA by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Gloucester and Arlington, MA by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gloucester to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the North Station near Gloucester in Gloucester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gloucester and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the Causeway St (East) stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Gloucester to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Gloucester to Arlington, MA costs $13.40.

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