There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Gloucester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 52m$16–571Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 19m$13–29Drive 77 mi
- Drive from Providence to Gloucestercar 77 mi
1h 48m$15–21
Rhode Island to Gloucester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Gloucester is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Gloucester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Gloucester via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Gloucester is 76 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $15 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rhode Island to Gloucester, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Gloucester is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rhode Island to Gloucester.
There are 246+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Gloucester via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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