There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Gloucester by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bath, ME to Boston South Busesbus Midcoast Maine to Boston
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
5h 34m$37–56Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Gloucestercar 128.1 mi
2h 31m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
6h 35m$47–147Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bath, ME to South Stationbus Bangor
6h 3m$31–61
Bath to Gloucester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Gloucester is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Gloucester station. However, there are services departing from Bath, ME and arriving at Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester via South Station and Commuter Rail Station - Beverly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Brunswick Amtrak Station and arriving at Gloucester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Bath and Gloucester is 177 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Gloucester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bath to Gloucester, including transfers.
Bath to Gloucester bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Bath, ME station.
Bath to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bath to Gloucester is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can Amtrak Thruway, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Bath, ME, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bath, ME to Gloucester via Brunswick, ME, Brunswick Amtrak Station, Boston, and North Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Bath, ME to South Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
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 Brunswick Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Bath, ME to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bath, ME to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $27–45
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More Questions & Answers
Bath to Gloucester bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at South Station.
Bath to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Gloucester is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bath to Gloucester.
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