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How to get from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

From South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

90min$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

96min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 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
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 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 South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 34.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Boston-South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Gloucester, MA, Gloucester

Gloucester, MA is located at Gloucester, MA, Gloucester and the nearest public transit station is Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • West Gloucester
  • Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Senior Center - Dunkin' Donuts
  • Washington St & Railroad Ave
  • Washington St Mbta Station

From South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

96min$13.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 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
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    63 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 South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Boston and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston in Boston and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Boston to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Boston and Gloucester, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 1:35 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Gloucester, MA costs $13.40.