There are 3 ways to get from Canton to Gloucester by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Canton Center to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 36m$11–23Drive 46.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canton to Gloucestercar 46.9 mi
1h 18m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Gloucestertaxi 46.9 mi
1h 18m$160–200
Canton to Gloucester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Gloucester is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Gloucester is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Canton Center and arriving at Gloucester via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Canton and Gloucester is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $10 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Canton to Gloucester, including transfers.
Canton to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
Canton to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Gloucester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Canton to Gloucester.
There are 183+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Canton Center to Gloucester via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 36m.
Train from Canton Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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