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

From Jackson Square to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square 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 22 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

142min$14.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Jackson Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jackson Square
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    20 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

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

To get from Jackson Square 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 Heath Street 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 53 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

173min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Heath Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heath Street
    0.77 mi • 16 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
    35 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 Jackson Square to Essex
The distance between Jackson Square, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 38.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square

Jackson Square is located at Jackson Square, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Jackson Square.

Subway stations close to Jackson Square:

  • Heath Street
  • Back Of the Hill
  • Fenwood Road

Bus stations close to Jackson Square:

  • Jackson Square
  • Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
  • Centre St @ Bickford 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

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

To get from Jackson Square 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 Heath Street 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 53 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

173min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Heath Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heath Street
    0.77 mi • 16 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
    35 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
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jackson Square to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jackson Square to Essex?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Jackson Square 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 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Jackson Square to Essex in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square to Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Jackson Square and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Jackson Square to Essex costs $14.40.

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