There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 31m$14–21Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 44m$12–32Drive 69.8 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Fitchburgcar 69.8 mi
1h 30m$13–19
Gloucester to Fitchburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester station to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Chelsea and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Fitchburg via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Gloucester and Fitchburg is 81 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Gloucester to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Gloucester to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Fitchburg is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Fitchburg via North Station in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Gloucester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Gloucester to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Fitchburg is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Gloucester to Fitchburg.
There are 17+ hotels available in Fitchburg.







