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

By bus and train

To get from Belmont to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waverley station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the WEST GLOUCESTER bus from West Gloucester station to Essex Town Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $18.50.

167min$18.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Waverley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Belmont
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Belmont to Essex

The distance between Belmont, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 41.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Belmont to Essex 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 Belmont

Belmont is located at Belmont, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Trapelo Rd @ Beech St.

Subway stations close to Belmont:

  • Alewife

Train stations close to Belmont:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Belmont:

  • Trapelo Rd @ Beech St
  • Trapelo Rd @ Sycamore St
  • Trapelo Rd @ Waverley St

Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Woodman's.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Woodman's
  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
  • Main St Antiques - Esx

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct train between Belmont and Essex in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Belmont to Essex in Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #408 | North Station station near Belmont to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Belmont and Essex in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #408 | North Station station near Belmont in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Belmont to Essex costs $18.50.

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