How to get from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

From New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford 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 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $20.15.

217min$20.15
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 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
    100 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, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA

The distance between New Bedford, MA, Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 94.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA 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.

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA is located at New Bedford, MA, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Union St And Acushnet Ave.

Train stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • New Bedford

Bus stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • Union St And Acushnet Ave
  • S Second St And School St
  • Pleasant St And Union St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, MA, Gloucester

Gloucester, MA is located at Gloucester, MA, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Across From the Curtis B. Clark Building.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Gloucester
  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Across From the Curtis B. Clark Building
  • Curtis - Clark Building
  • Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between New Bedford, MA and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA in New Bedford and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by train and bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Bedford, MA to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Bedford, MA and Gloucester, MA?

    Get off the train at the #7018 | South Station station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from New Bedford, MA to Gloucester, MA costs $20.15.

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