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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

97min$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train via 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.70.

104min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station) and Gloucester, MA is approximately 34.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gloucester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train via 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.70.

104min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Gloucester, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Gloucester, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Gloucester, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 2:35 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Gloucester, MA costs $13.40.

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