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How to get fromPortland to Gloucesterby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Gloucester by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    4h 20m
    $22–47

  2. Drive 95 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Gloucestercar car 95 mi
    1h 53m
    $18–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    4h 32m
    $41–87

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    4h 43m
    $25–59

Portland to Gloucester by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Gloucester via Boston and North Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.

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