How to get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by subway and train?

From Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to 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 31 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

91min$13.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE D and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Copley station to 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 42 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

102min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Gloucester, MA is approximately 33.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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.

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Alternative route from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE D and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Copley station to 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 42 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

102min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Gloucester, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Gloucester, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA costs $13.40.

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