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

From Essex to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Essex to Cambridge 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 RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

172min$14.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essex to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Essex to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

191min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Cambridge
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
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #415 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essex to Cambridge

The distance between Essex, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 37.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St

Related Routes

From Essex to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Essex to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

191min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Cambridge
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
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #415 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex and Cambridge 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 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essex and Cambridge in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essex to Cambridge costs $14.40.