How to get from Essex to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Essex to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Essex to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Ruggles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

173min$14.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Boston
Leaves from First Congregational Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Congregational Church
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #110 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essex to Boston by bus, subway and train via GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GREEN LINE E

To get from Essex to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Northeastern University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Boston
Leaves from First Congregational Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Congregational Church
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #110 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essex to Boston

The distance between Essex, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 38.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essex

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is First Congregational Church.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • First Congregational Church
  • Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
  • Across From Essex Town Hall

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Ruggles St @ Shawmut Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles St @ Shawmut Ave
  • Warren St @ Kearsarge Ave
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essex to Boston by bus, subway and train via GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GREEN LINE E

To get from Essex to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Northeastern University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Boston
Leaves from First Congregational Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Congregational Church
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #110 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essex to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essex to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex to Boston in Boston?

    The GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus line goes from First Congregational Church station near Essex to Rose Baker Senior Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Rose Baker Senior Center station near Boston in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Essex to Boston in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Essex and Boston in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essex to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from the First Congregational Church stop near Essex in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essex and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Rose Baker Senior Center station, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Essex to Boston?

    The ride from Essex to Boston costs $14.40.