How to get from Plymouth to Rockport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plymouth to Rockport in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the FREEDOM LINK bus from Plymouth Center station to Cordage Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KINGSTON/PLYMOUTH train, then the SL3 bus, then the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the ROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLE bus from Manchester station to Rockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

401min$11.10
Bus - FREEDOM LINKFREEDOM LINK
Train - KINGSTON/PLYMOUTH
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - ROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLEROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLE
Walk to Rockport
Leaves from Plymouth Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plymouth
  • 2
    Bus - FREEDOM LINKFREEDOM LINK
    Wait for bus
    FREEDOM LINK
    Industrial Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cordage Park
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KINGSTON/PLYMOUTHKINGSTON/PLYMOUTH
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON/PLYMOUTH
    #1052 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    87 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #1105 | Rockport
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester
    39 min
  • 12
    Bus - ROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLEROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLE
    Rockport (Shuttle)
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockport
    28 min
  • 14
    Walk to Rockport
    Walk to
    Rockport
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plymouth to Rockport

The distance between Plymouth, Boston and Rockport, Boston is approximately 80.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plymouth to Rockport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Plymouth

Plymouth is located at Plymouth, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Post Office - Plymouth.

Bus stations close to Plymouth:

  • Post Office - Plymouth

Public transit stations close to Rockport, Boston

Rockport is located at Rockport, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Rockport Train Station.

Bus stations close to Rockport:

  • Rockport Train Station
  • Rockport
  • Front Beach

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Rockport?

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line FREEDOM LINK, Bus line KINGSTON/PLYMOUTH, Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line ROCKPORT LINE SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Rockport in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plymouth to Rockport in Boston?

    The FREEDOM LINK bus line goes from Industrial Park station near Plymouth to Cordage Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Cordage Park station near Rockport in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Rockport in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Plymouth and Rockport in Boston by bus and train is about 6 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plymouth to get to Rockport in Boston?

    Get on the FREEDOM LINK bus from the Industrial Park stop near Plymouth in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plymouth and Rockport in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Cordage Park stop, which is closest to Rockport in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Plymouth to Rockport?

    The ride from Plymouth to Rockport costs $11.10.

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