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

From Brookline to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Brookline to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Brookline Village station to North Station 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 5 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

125min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Brookline Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brookline Village
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    28 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 - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Martin St & Western Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brookline to Essex by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX

To get from Brookline 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 Riverway station to North Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

131min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Riverway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverway
    430 yd • 6 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
    32 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 - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Martin St & Western Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookline to Essex

The distance between Brookline, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookline 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 Brookline

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Walnut St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Riverway
  • Mission Park

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Washington St @ Walnut St
  • Walnut St @ High St
  • Washington St @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester).

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
  • Across From Essex Town Hall
  • Winthrop St/Western Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brookline to Essex by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX

To get from Brookline 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 Riverway station to North Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

131min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Riverway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverway
    430 yd • 6 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
    32 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 - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Martin St & Western Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brookline 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 5 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Brookline Village station near Brookline to Union Square station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union Square station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Brookline and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Brookline Village station near Brookline in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Union Square stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Brookline to Essex costs $14.40.