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How to get from Boston to Rockport by bus, subway and train?

From Boston to Rockport by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston to Rockport in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the SL5 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Rockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

133min$16.35
Bus - SL5SL5
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Rockport
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6567
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockport
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockport
    Walk to
    Rockport
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston to Rockport by bus and train

To get from Boston to Rockport in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Rockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

137min$16.35
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Rockport
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockport
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockport
    Walk to
    Rockport
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Rockport

The distance between Boston, Boston and Rockport, Boston is approximately 38.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Rockport by bus, subway 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 Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Harrison Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Roxbury Crossing
  • Northeastern University

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St

Public transit stations close to Rockport, Boston

Rockport is located at Rockport, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dock Square.

Train stations close to Rockport:

  • Rockport

Bus stations close to Rockport:

  • Dock Square
  • Front Beach
  • Back Beach

From Boston to Rockport by bus and train

To get from Boston to Rockport in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Rockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

137min$16.35
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Rockport
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockport
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockport
    Walk to
    Rockport
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston to Rockport?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The SL5 bus line goes from Downtown station near Boston to Washington St @ Essex St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Washington St @ Essex St station near Rockport in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Boston and Rockport in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the SL5 bus from the Downtown stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Essex St station, which is closest to Rockport in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Boston to Rockport?

    The ride from Boston to Rockport costs $16.35.

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