How to get from Mattapan to Essex by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mattapan to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from Mattapan station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta 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 5 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $13.70.

347min$13.70
Bus - 1515
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Haymarket Via Fields Corner & Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #101 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    57 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 Mattapan to Essex

The distance between Mattapan, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 44.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 347 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan to Essex by bus 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 Mattapan

Mattapan is located at Mattapan, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St.

Subway stations close to Mattapan:

  • Capen Street
  • Valley Road
  • Central Avenue

Train stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hill Avenue
  • Morton Street

Bus stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
  • River St @ Cummings Hwy
  • River St @ Blue Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Essex, Essex

Essex is located at Essex, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Bus stations close to Essex:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 347 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mattapan and Essex?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mattapan to Essex?

    The 15 bus line goes from Haymarket Via Fields Corner & Nubian station near Mattapan in Boston to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station near Essex in Essex.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mattapan to Essex by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mattapan in Boston and Essex in Essex by bus and train is about 5 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mattapan to get to Essex?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Haymarket Via Fields Corner & Nubian stop near Mattapan in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mattapan and Essex?

    Get off the bus at the Congress St @ Haymarket Sta stop, which is closest to Essex in Essex.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Mattapan to Essex?

    The ride from Mattapan to Essex costs $13.70.

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