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

From Gloucester to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Gloucester to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $21.40.

135min$21.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gloucester to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Gloucester to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $21.40.

135min$21.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    Chelsea
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gloucester to Canton, MA

The distance between Gloucester, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 47.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gloucester to Canton, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Gloucester to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Gloucester to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $21.40.

135min$21.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    Chelsea
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gloucester to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line SL3, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #24 | North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till North Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Gloucester in Gloucester and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #24 | North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The ride from Gloucester to Canton, MA costs $21.40.

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