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Cape Ann Transportation Authority All services are FREE through Dec. 2027, except for On Demand.

Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) serves the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Hamilton, and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts with reliable public transportation.

Craving some fresh autumn air? Plan a hike at a Cape Ann Trail Stewards location! Hop on the #6 Magnolia (Yellow) Route...
10/18/2026

Craving some fresh autumn air? Plan a hike at a Cape Ann Trail Stewards location! Hop on the #6 Magnolia (Yellow) Route and explore trails that are great for all levels of experience.

Download our master schedule at canntran.com and look for the orange Cape Ann Trail Stewards (CATS) logo!

Tomorrow is Rockport Harvest Fest, and we're ready for the crowds to come rolling in. Skip the hassle of parking and hop...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow is Rockport Harvest Fest, and we're ready for the crowds to come rolling in. Skip the hassle of parking and hop on CATA's Rockport Shuttle. Parking will be available at Blue Gate Meadow Lot, and from there the shuttle makes stops at Rockport Market, Dock Square, Front Beach, Back Beach, and the Rockport MBTA Commuter Rail station, before looping back to Blue Gate. The shuttle will be running from 11am-7pm.

Visit rockportshuttle.com for a full schedule and timetable, and reach out to CATA dispatch by calling 978-283-7916.

CATA is hiring! We’re looking for Bus Operators with Class B CDLs and Passenger and Airbrake endorsements, plus a Bus Cl...
10/14/2026

CATA is hiring! We’re looking for Bus Operators with Class B CDLs and Passenger and Airbrake endorsements, plus a Bus Cleaner for Monday–Friday, 3–7:30 PM at $24.81/hour. Join the CATA team and help keep our community moving.

Apply at the link in the comments.

SERVICE ALERT: CATA will be operating with Saturday-level service on 10/12/2026 in observance of COLUMBUS DAY, including...
10/12/2026

SERVICE ALERT: CATA will be operating with Saturday-level service on 10/12/2026 in observance of COLUMBUS DAY, including ADA and dialysis services. Call 978-283-7916 for updated availability.

Can you guess which of these colors match our official brand colors? Comment your guesses below!
10/10/2026

Can you guess which of these colors match our official brand colors?

Comment your guesses below!

10/07/2026

CATA is everywhere! We're in the process of scheduling some local meetups this fall, so keep an eye out for more details 👀

CATA provides morning and afternoon School Tripper service for Gloucester High School and O'Maley Middle School students...
10/04/2026

CATA provides morning and afternoon School Tripper service for Gloucester High School and O'Maley Middle School students. In conjunction with our ongoing free-fare initiative, no passes are required for the 2026-2027 school year!

Learn more about the School Tripper program online in the comments below.

October is upon us! We encourage those visiting Salem this month to utilize public transportation. The Salem commuter ra...
10/02/2026

October is upon us! We encourage those visiting Salem this month to utilize public transportation. The Salem commuter rail station is located just blocks away from Salem's downtown area and connects Boston's North Station and Cape Ann to all the spooky action.

If you're coming down from Gloucester or Rockport, consider taking a free CATA bus to the Gloucester or Rockport commuter rail stations! Routes 1, 2, 2A, 3, and 5 all connect to an MBTA station.

Explore our routes and more at canntran.com.

Summer routes may be over, but autumn brings new reasons to ride! The Rockport Shuttle will be running on Saturday, Octo...
09/29/2026

Summer routes may be over, but autumn brings new reasons to ride! The Rockport Shuttle will be running on Saturday, October 17, to bring you right to the heart of Rockport Harvestfest. The shuttle will be operational between 11am and 6:45pm and will travel between Dock Square and the Blue Gate Meadows Parking Lot, with stops at Rockport Market, Front Beach, Back Beach, and the Rockport Train Station. Skip the hassle of event parking, embrace the fall festivities, and let CATA get you there. Learn more at the link in the comments below.

Address

3 Pond Road
Gloucester, MA
01930

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(978) 283-7916

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