There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Gloucester by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 24m$26–65Drive 116.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Gloucestercar 116.5 mi
2h 34m$22–31Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain
6h 16m$44–94Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
4h 53m$24–65
Amherst to Gloucester by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Gloucester is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Gloucester station. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester via South Station and Commuter Rail Station - Beverly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Amherst and Gloucester is 127 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Gloucester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $25 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Amherst to Gloucester, including transfers.
Amherst to Gloucester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Gloucester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Gloucester is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Amherst to Gloucester.
There are 220+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Amherst Center to Boston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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