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

From Braintree Town to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Braintree Town to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from West Gloucester station to Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

161min$14.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree Town
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 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 - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Essex Housing Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Braintree Town to Essex

The distance between Braintree Town, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 47.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree Town 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 Braintree Town

Braintree Town is located at Braintree Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Pearl St @ Ivory Plaza.

Subway stations close to Braintree Town:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree Town:

  • Braintree
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree Town:

  • Pearl St @ Ivory Plaza
  • Washington St Opp Academy St
  • Washington St @ Academy 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
  • First Congregational Church

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Braintree Town to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree Town 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 41 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree Town to Charles/Mgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Charles/Mgh station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Braintree Town and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Braintree Town in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Charles/Mgh stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Braintree Town to Essex costs $14.40.

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