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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Boston to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Ruggles 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 33 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

153min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Ruggles
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Boston to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University 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 40 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

160min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Northeastern University
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Essex
The distance between Boston, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 37.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Essex 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 Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Harrison Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Bus stations close to Essex:

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

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Boston to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University 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 40 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

160min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Northeastern University
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Ruggles station near Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Boston and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Ruggles station near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Boston to Essex costs $14.40.

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