How to get from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 24 bus from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Gloucester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $21.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gloucester, MA on the Moovit app.

196min$21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #33 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    62 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 Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA

The distance between Merrimac Plaza and Gloucester, MA is approximately 67.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Plaza 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Plaza) and destination (Gloucester, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Plaza and Gloucester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Gloucester, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimac Plaza and Gloucester, MA by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Plaza to get to Gloucester, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimac Plaza and Gloucester, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Gloucester, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA?

    The ride from Merrimac Plaza to Gloucester, MA costs $21.50.

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