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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Braintree to Essex in Essex, 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 WEST GLOUCESTER bus from West Gloucester station to Essex Town Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

190min$14.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 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 - 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 Braintree to Essex

The distance between Braintree, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 47.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Essex by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Essex – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Opp Hobart Ave.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave
  • Pearl St @ Ivory Plaza

Public transit stations close to Essex, Essex

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

Bus stations close to Essex:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Essex?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Essex?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree in 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 Essex.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Essex in Essex by subway, train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Braintree to Essex costs $14.40.

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