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How to get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA by subway and train?

From Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 47 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

107min$13.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta 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 50 min. The ride fare is $12.70.

110min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 36.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, MA, Gloucester

Gloucester, MA is located at Gloucester, MA, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Sheedy Park.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Gloucester
  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Sheedy Park
  • Curtis - Clark Building
  • Post Office - City Hall

From Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta 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 50 min. The ride fare is $12.70.

110min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square 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 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Porter station near Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by subway and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Gloucester, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Gloucester, MA costs $13.40.

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