There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 27m$5–12Drive 32.5 mi
- Drive from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA)car 32.5 mi
49 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA)taxi 32.5 mi
49 min$100–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 13m$7–15
South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Gloucester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between South Station and Gloucester Station (MBTA) is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $5 - $12.
The train from North Station to Gloucester takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA) is 33 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from South Station to Gloucester Station (MBTA).
There are 200+ hotels available in Gloucester Station (MBTA).
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Gloucester Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Gloucester hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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