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How to get from Gloucester to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Gloucester to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Gloucester to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $21.40. The subway and train schedule from Gloucester may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

179min$21.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Gloucester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gloucester
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gloucester to Canton, MA

The distance between Gloucester, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 47.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gloucester to Canton, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Gloucester to Canton, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Gloucester to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gloucester) and destination (Canton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gloucester to Canton, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Causeway St (East) station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gloucester to Canton, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Gloucester in Gloucester and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gloucester to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gloucester and Canton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Causeway St (East) station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Gloucester to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Gloucester to Canton, MA costs $21.40.

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