There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Gloucester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 15m$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 48m$5–18Drive 36.2 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Gloucestercar 36.2 mi
58 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Gloucestertaxi 36.2 mi
58 min$110–140
Dorchester to Gloucester by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Gloucester is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Gloucester is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Jackson Square and arriving at Gloucester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Dorchester and Gloucester is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Dorchester to Gloucester, including transfers.
Dorchester to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Dorchester to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Gloucester is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Dorchester to Gloucester.
There are 200+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Gloucester hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
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
Train from Salem to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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