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 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

108min$13.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 8
    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, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

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 Downtown Crossing 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 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

113min$13.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 9
    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 36.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 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.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square 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 Mcpherson Park.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • West Gloucester
  • Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Mcpherson Park
  • Across From Mcpherson Park
  • Washington St & Railroad Ave

Related Routes

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

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 Downtown Crossing 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 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

113min$13.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 min
  • 9
    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 108 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 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 2 train lines 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 48 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 subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Gloucester, MA?

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

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