Salem to Gloucester
The train route from Salem to Gloucester: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Halloween weekend: On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, the MBTA runs a special Halloween schedule on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, so the weekend train times on this page don't apply on those two days. See Getting around Salem in October for the Halloween times.
Salem to Gloucester
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport LineFrom Salem, toward Rockport6 stops, about 30 min
- Get off at Gloucester
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Gloucester. The trip takes about 30 minutes. On weekdays Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Salem to Gloucester
Step by step
- At Salem, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport.
- Ride about 30 min to Gloucester, with 5 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7:09 am | 11:43 pm | About every 90 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 7:03 am | 11:53 pm | About every 2 hours | About 31 min |
| Sunday | 7:03 am | 11:53 pm | About every 2 hours | About 31 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Salem, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Newburyport/Rockport Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Salem at 11:43 pm and gets to Gloucester around 12:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:53 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:53 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the destination on the train. Salem also has trains to Beverly, Newburyport on this line, and they don't go to Gloucester.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Rockport on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Gloucester station is on Railroad Avenue, north of downtown and the harbor.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Salem and Gloucester) as accessible. Salem has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. Salem to Gloucester is a Interzone 5 fare, $4.75 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Salem to Gloucester: common questions
How do I get from Salem to Gloucester by public transit?
Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Gloucester. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Salem to Gloucester?
About 30 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Newburyport/Rockport Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Salem to Gloucester?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Salem at 11:43 pm and gets to Gloucester around 12:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:53 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:53 pm.
Related routes
- Last train from Gloucester to Boston
- Salem to Rockport
- Salem to Logan Airport
- Logan Airport to Gloucester
- Boston to Salem by train (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Salem and to Gloucester
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Newburyport/Rockport Line timetable
- MBTA: Salem station
- MBTA: Gloucester station
- MBTA: Salem destination page
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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