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How to get from Forest Hills to Essex by bus, subway and train?
From Forest Hills to Essex by bus, subway and train
To get from Forest Hills to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to North Station 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 $14.40.
151min$14.40
WEST GLOUCESTERLeaves from Forest Hills
Step by Step
- 1Walk to subway stationForest Hills80 yd • 2 min
- 2Wait for subwayORANGE LINEOak Grove
- 3
Ride to subway stationNorth Station26 min - 4Walk to train stationNorth Station40 yd • 1 min
- 5NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 6Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 7Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 8WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 9Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 10Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Essex
The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 40.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South St @ Spalding St.
Subway stations close to Forest Hills:
- Green Street
- Forest Hills
Train stations close to Forest Hills:
- Forest Hills
- Roslindale Village
Bus stations close to Forest Hills:
- South St @ Spalding St
- Washington St @ Arborway Garage
- Arborway Opp Courthouse
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
- Woodman's
Related Routes
- Andover to Essex
- Ayer to Essex
- Belmont to Essex
- Beverly to Essex
- Boston to Essex
- Braintree Town to Essex
- Brookline to Essex
- Cambridge to Essex
- Chelsea to Essex
- Danvers to Essex
- Everett to Essex
- Fitchburg to Essex
- Gloucester to Essex
- Haverhill to Essex
- Ipswich to Essex
- Lawrence to Essex
- Leominster to Essex
- Lowell to Essex
- Lynn to Essex
- Lynnfield to Essex
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Essex?
The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.
Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills 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 31 min.
Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Essex in Boston?
The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Essex in Boston
How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus?
The total travel time between Forest Hills and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.
Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills to get to Essex in Boston?
Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills and Essex in Boston?
Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.
How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from Forest Hills to Essex?
The ride from Forest Hills to Essex costs $14.40.
