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

From Harvard to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Harvard 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 Harvard Square station to Charles/Mgh 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

109min$14.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    8 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 - 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
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Essex

The distance between Harvard, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 37.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St

Public transit stations close to Essex, Essex

Essex is located at Essex, Essex 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
  • First Congregational Church

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard 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 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard to Essex?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Harvard in Cambridge 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 Harvard to Essex by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Essex in Essex by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard 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 Harvard to Essex?

    The ride from Harvard to Essex costs $14.40.