How to get from Quincy Center to Gloucester by bus and train?

From Quincy Center to Gloucester by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from Quincy Center station to South Station 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

128min$19.90
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quincy Center to Gloucester by bus, subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS bus from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester station to Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

134min$13.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESSGLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESSGLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
    Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quincy Center to Gloucester

The distance between Quincy Center, Boston and Gloucester, Boston is approximately 42.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center 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 Quincy Center

Quincy Center is located at Quincy Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Quincy Center - Burgin Pkwy @ Saville St.

Subway stations close to Quincy Center:

  • North Quincy
  • Wollaston

Train stations close to Quincy Center:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Quincy Center:

  • Quincy Center - Burgin Pkwy @ Saville St
  • Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
  • Quincy Center - 1259 Hancock St

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, Boston

Gloucester is located at Gloucester, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester.

Train stations close to Gloucester:

  • Gloucester
  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester:

  • Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester
  • Prospect St & Pleasant St
  • Washington St & Railroad Ave

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From Quincy Center to Gloucester by bus, subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Gloucester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS bus from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester station to Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

134min$13.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESSGLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
Walk to Gloucester
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESSGLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS
    Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gloucester
    Walk to
    Gloucester
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Quincy Center to Gloucester?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Quincy Center to Gloucester?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER CROSSING/BUSINESS EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Quincy Center and Gloucester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Quincy Center to Gloucester?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from #7018 | South Station station near Quincy Center in Quincy to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Gloucester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quincy Center to Gloucester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Quincy Center in Quincy and Gloucester in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Quincy Center to get to Gloucester?

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the #7018 | South Station station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Quincy Center and Gloucester?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Quincy Center to Gloucester?

    The ride from Quincy Center to Gloucester costs $19.90.

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