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 32 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

92min$13.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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

From Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $15.80.

110min$15.80
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #518 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    51 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 Back Bay to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 33.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

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 & Railroad Ave.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Gloucester
  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Washington St & Railroad Ave
  • Washington St Mbta Station
  • Washington St Dunkin Donuts

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From Back Bay to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Back Bay to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $15.80.

110min$15.80
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #518 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    51 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 Back Bay to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 92 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 110 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line SL3, 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 32 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 in Gloucester.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by subway and train is about 1 hr 32 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 in Gloucester.

  • 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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