How to get from Essex to Chelsea by bus and train?

From Essex to Chelsea by bus and train

To get from Essex to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 114 bus from Market Basket station to Broadway @ Fourth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $13.70.

124min$13.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 114114
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
    Chelsea
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Basket
    ID 5045
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Maverick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Broadway @ Fourth St
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essex to Chelsea by bus and train via GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Essex to Chelsea in Boston, take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from West Gloucester station to Chelsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

125min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Chelsea
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
    Chelsea
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essex to Chelsea

The distance between Essex, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 31.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex to Chelsea by bus 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)
  • Winthrop St/Western Ave

Public transit stations close to Chelsea, Boston

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Charlestown Navy Yard.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Cross St @ Broadway
  • Third St @ Chestnut St
  • Washington Ave @ Chestnut St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essex to Chelsea by bus and train via GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Essex to Chelsea in Boston, take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from West Gloucester station to Chelsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

125min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Chelsea
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
    Chelsea
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line 114.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex to Chelsea 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 bus line and one train line till Rose Baker Senior Center station near Chelsea in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Essex and Chelsea in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essex to Chelsea?

    The ride from Essex to Chelsea costs $13.70.