There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Gloucester by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Fenway to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 37m$7–14Line 450 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
- Take the train from Salem to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 40m$5–16Drive 34 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Gloucestercar 34 mi
51 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Gloucestertaxi 34 mi
51 min$100–130
Boston University to Gloucester by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Gloucester is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Gloucester is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Fenway and arriving at Gloucester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Boston University and Gloucester is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Gloucester without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 37m and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Boston University to Gloucester, including transfers.
Boston University to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fenway station.
Boston University to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Gloucester is 34 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Boston University to Gloucester.
There are 246+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston University to Gloucester. However, you can walk to Fenway, take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Gloucester via Boston University East, Government Center, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Salem, and Salem in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Fenway to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Salem to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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