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

By bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 111 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to N Washington St @ Medford St 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 6 min. The ride fare is $13.70.

126min$13.70
Bus - 111111
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    280 yd • 4 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 and train via 112, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Chelsea to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 112 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to Everett Ave @ Maple St 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 31 min. The ride fare is $13.70.

151min$13.70
Bus - 112112
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Wellington Via Admiral's Hill & Market Basket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Everett Ave @ Maple St
    ID 5684
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    45 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 Chelsea to Essex

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 37.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea 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 Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Broadway @ Fourth St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Broadway @ Fourth St
  • Washington Ave @ Broadway
  • Park St @ Hawthorne 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 112, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Chelsea to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 112 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to Everett Ave @ Maple St 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 31 min. The ride fare is $13.70.

151min$13.70
Bus - 112112
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Wellington Via Admiral's Hill & Market Basket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Everett Ave @ Maple St
    ID 5684
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    45 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 Chelsea to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 112, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Essex in Boston?

    The 111 bus line goes from Haymarket station near Chelsea to N Washington St @ Medford St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till N Washington St @ Medford St station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Essex in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 111 bus from the Haymarket stop near Chelsea in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the N Washington St @ Medford St stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Essex costs $13.70.

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