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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 Essex, 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 28 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

148min$14.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Forest Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    26 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 - 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 Forest Hills to Essex
The distance between Forest Hills, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 40.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 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 Essex – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Tollgate Way.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Washington St @ Tollgate Way
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse
Public transit stations close to Essex, Essex

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

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Main St Antiques - Esx
  • Woodman's
  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Essex?

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

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Essex?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Forest Hills in Boston 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 Essex.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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