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

From South Station to Gloucester, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station 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 34 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

94min$13.40
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gloucester, MA
    Walk to
    Gloucester, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Gloucester, MA by bus and train via 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from South Station to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ 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 $12.70.

102min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 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 South Station to Gloucester, MA

The distance between South Station, Gloucester and Gloucester, MA, Gloucester is approximately 34.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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

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

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Otis St @ Summer St
  • South Station Boston
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • 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 Mcpherson Park.

Train stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • West Gloucester
  • Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester, MA:

  • Mcpherson Park
  • Across From Mcpherson Park
  • Washington St & Railroad Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Gloucester, MA by bus and train via 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from South Station to Gloucester, MA in Gloucester, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ 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 $12.70.

102min$12.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Gloucester, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 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 South Station to Gloucester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station 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 34 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station 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 to Gloucester, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Gloucester, MA in Gloucester by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

    The first train from South Station 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 to Gloucester, MA?

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

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