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

From Chinatown to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Chinatown 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 Chinatown station to North Station 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 41 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

101min$14.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chinatown
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    Essex Housing Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chinatown to Essex by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX

To get from Chinatown to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to North Station 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 44 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

104min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    Essex Housing Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Essex

The distance between Chinatown, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 35.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown 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 Chinatown

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Crossing.

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Park Street
  • Boylston

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tremont St Opp Temple Pl
  • Temple Pl @ Washington St
  • Park Street - Tremont St @ Winter St

Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is First Congregational Church.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • First Congregational Church
  • Main St Antiques - Esx
  • Essex Housing Authority

Alternative route from Chinatown to Essex by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE E, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX

To get from Chinatown to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to North Station 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 44 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

104min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    Essex Housing Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chinatown 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 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown to Essex in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Chinatown to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chinatown to get to Essex in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Chinatown in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Chinatown and Essex in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the North Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

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

    The ride from Chinatown to Essex costs $14.40.

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