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

By bus and train

To get from Airport to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Airport station to Chelsea 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

109min$14.40
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Airport
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Airport to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to Bowdoin 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

136min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    670 yd • 8 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 Airport to Essex

The distance between Airport, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 32.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport 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 Airport

Airport is located at Airport, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Airport.

Subway stations close to Airport:

  • Airport
  • Maverick
  • Wood Island

Bus stations close to Airport:

  • Blue Line - Mbta
  • Rcc Ez Pass
  • Logan Office Center / Water Transportation Docks

Ferry stations close to Airport:

  • Lewis Mall Wharf
  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Airport to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to Bowdoin 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

136min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    670 yd • 8 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 Airport to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Airport to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chelsea station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Airport and Essex in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near Airport in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Airport to Essex costs $14.40.

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