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

From Central to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Central to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

138min$14.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    5 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 Central to Essex
The distance between Central, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 36.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Magazine St @ Green St
Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St Antiques - Esx.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Main St Antiques - Esx
  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
  • Woodman's
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central 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 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central to Essex?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Central 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 Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Central to Essex costs $14.40.

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