How to get from Porter Square to Gloucester by bus and train?

From Porter Square to Gloucester by bus and train

To get from Porter Square to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the LANESVILLE bus from Washington St & Railroad Ave station to Rose Baker Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from Porter Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gloucester on the Moovit app.

103min$11.00
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - LANESVILLELANESVILLE
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Porter Square
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Railroad Ave
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - LANESVILLELANESVILLE
    Wait for bus
    LANESVILLE
    Rose Baker Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rose Baker Center
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Porter Square to Gloucester

The distance between Porter Square, Boston and Gloucester, Boston is approximately 35.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porter Square to Gloucester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Porter Square to Gloucester

To check the bus and train schedule from Porter Square to Gloucester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Porter Square) and destination (Gloucester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Gloucester?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line LANESVILLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Porter Square and Gloucester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Porter Square to Gloucester?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from North Station near Porter Square in Cambridge to Gloucester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gloucester station near Gloucester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Porter Square to Gloucester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Porter Square in Cambridge and Gloucester in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Porter Square to get to Gloucester?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the North Station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Porter Square and Gloucester?

    Get off the train at the Gloucester stop, which is closest to Gloucester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Porter Square to Gloucester?

    The ride from Porter Square to Gloucester costs $11.00.

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