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How to get from Davis Sq. to Essex by bus, subway and train?

From Davis Sq. to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Davis Sq. 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 Davis Sq. 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 28 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

148min$14.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Davis Sq.
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    15 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 Davis Sq. to Essex

The distance between Davis Sq., Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 39.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Davis Sq. 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 Davis Sq.

Davis Sq. is located at Davis Sq., Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Chester St.

Subway stations close to Davis Sq.:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Davis Sq.:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Davis Sq.:

  • Elm St @ Chester St
  • Grove St @ Highland Ave
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Dover St

Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Woodman's.

Bus stations close to Essex:

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Davis Sq. to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Davis Sq. 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 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Davis Sq. to Essex?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Davis Sq. in Somerville 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 Davis Sq. to Essex by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Davis Sq. in Somerville and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Davis Sq. to get to Essex?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Davis Sq. in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Davis Sq. 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 Davis Sq. to Essex?

    The ride from Davis Sq. to Essex costs $14.40.

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