There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Wells by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
4h$39–76Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Wellscar 66.5 mi
1h 25m$13–18Line 9 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester to Commuter Rail Station - Beverlybus 9
- Take the train from Beverly to Chelseatrain
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus
4h 33m$23–48
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Wells is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Wells is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Wells. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Wells via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Gloucester and Wells is 118 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Wells without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Gloucester to Wells, including transfers.
Gloucester to Wells train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Wells train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Wells is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Gloucester to Wells.
There are 350+ hotels available in Wells.
What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Wells, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Wells via North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 4h.
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 Beverly to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 978 283 7916
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
Bus from Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester to Commuter Rail Station - Beverly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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