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How to get fromGloucester to Back Bayby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    5h 26m
    $36–81

  2. Drive 84.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Back Baycar car 84.3 mi
    1h 47m
    $16–23

  3. Line 9 bus, train, bus, line 54 bus

    1. Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester to Commuter Rail Station - Beverlybus bus 9
    2. Take the train from Beverly to Chelseatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    5. Take the train from Portland to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to UNE Campus Centerbus bus 54
    6h 38m

Gloucester to Back Bay by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Gloucester to UNE Campus Center via North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 26m.

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