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

From Malden Center to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Malden Center 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 Malden Center 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 19 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

139min$14.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    15 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

From Malden Center to Essex by bus and train

To get from Malden Center to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center 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 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

223min$12.00
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #284 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden Center to Essex
The distance between Malden Center, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 38.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden Center 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 Malden Center

Malden Center is located at Malden Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is 14 Summer St.

Subway stations close to Malden Center:

  • Assembly
  • Wellington
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden Center:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden Center:

  • 14 Summer St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St
  • Centre St @ Pleasant 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

From Malden Center to Essex by bus and train

To get from Malden Center to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center 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 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

223min$12.00
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #284 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 9
    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 Malden Center to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malden Center to Essex?

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden Center 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 19 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden Center to Essex?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden Center in Malden 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 Malden Center to Essex by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Malden Center in Malden and Essex in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Malden Center in Malden.

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

    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 Malden Center to Essex?

    The ride from Malden Center to Essex costs $14.40.

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