How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

118min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, FITCHBURG and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

150min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 38.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gloucester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Alewife Station (Arrive).

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, MA, Gloucester

Gloucester, MA is located at Gloucester, MA, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Dunkin Donuts.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Gloucester
  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Washington St Dunkin Donuts
  • Washington St Mbta Station
  • Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, FITCHBURG and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

150min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Braintree station near Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by subway and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Gloucester, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA costs $13.40.

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