How to get from Falmouth to Gloucester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Falmouth to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from Falmouth Bus Depot station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Falmouth Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Falmouth
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Falmouth to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from Falmouth Bus Depot station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Falmouth Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Falmouth
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Falmouth to Gloucester

The distance between Falmouth, Boston and Gloucester, Boston is approximately 110.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falmouth to Gloucester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Falmouth

Falmouth is located at Falmouth, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Shining Sea Bike Path, Falmouth.

Bus stations close to Falmouth:

  • Shining Sea Bike Path, Falmouth
  • Falmouth Chamber Of Commerce
  • Falmouth Public Library

Ferry stations close to Falmouth:

  • 227 Clinton St., Falmouth, MA

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, Boston

Gloucester is located at Gloucester, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Rose Baker Senior Center.

Train stations close to Gloucester:

  • West Gloucester
  • Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester:

  • Rose Baker Senior Center
  • Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
  • Rogers St - Dunkin' Donuts

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Falmouth to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from Falmouth Bus Depot station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Falmouth Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Falmouth
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Falmouth to Gloucester?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Falmouth to Gloucester?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Falmouth and Gloucester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Falmouth to Gloucester in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Boston (Logan Airport) station near Falmouth to South Station Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station Boston station near Gloucester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Falmouth to Gloucester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Falmouth and Gloucester in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Falmouth to get to Gloucester in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the Boston (Logan Airport) stop near Falmouth in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Falmouth and Gloucester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the South Station Boston station, which is closest to Gloucester in Boston.

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