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How to get from Porter to Essex by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Porter to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Porter 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 38 min. The ride fare is $12.00.
158min$12.00
WEST GLOUCESTER
Leaves from Porter
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationPorter - 2FITCHBURGWait for trainFITCHBURG#408 | North Station
- 3
Ride to train stationNorth Station15 min - 4NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 5Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 7WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 8Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 9Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus, subway and train
To get from Porter to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter 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 25 min. The ride fare is $14.40.
145min$14.40
WEST GLOUCESTERLeaves from Porter
Step by Step
- 1Start from subway stationPorter
- 2Wait for subwayRED LINEBraintree
- 3Ride to subway stationCharles/Mgh12 min
- 4Walk to train stationNorth Station0.61 mi • 13 min
- 5NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 6Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 7Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 8WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 9Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 10Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Porter to Essex
The distance between Porter, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 37.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porter 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 Porter
Porter is located at Porter, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Cedar St.
Subway stations close to Porter:
- Davis Sq.
- Harvard Square
- Ball Square Station
Train stations close to Porter:
- Porter
Bus stations close to Porter:
- Elm St @ Cedar St
- Elm St @ Mossland St
- Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St
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
- Essex Shipbuilding Museum
- Woodman's
Related Routes
- Washington St & Wheeler St to Essex
- Thatcher Rd & Barn Ln at Vista Hotel to Essex
- Alewife to Essex
- Andrew to Essex
- Airport to Essex
- Braintree to Essex
- Courthouse to Essex
- Davis to Essex
- Fields Corner to Essex
- Forest Hills to Essex
- Harvard to Essex
- Jackson Square to Essex
- Jfk/Umass to Essex
- Kenmore to Essex
- Lechmere to Essex
- Mattapan to Essex
- Maverick to Essex
- Newton Highlands to Essex
- North Quincy to Essex
- Orient Heights to Essex
By bus, subway and train
To get from Porter to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter 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 25 min. The ride fare is $14.40.
145min$14.40
WEST GLOUCESTERLeaves from Porter
Step by Step
- 1Start from subway stationPorter
- 2Wait for subwayRED LINEBraintree
- 3Ride to subway stationCharles/Mgh12 min
- 4Walk to train stationNorth Station0.61 mi • 13 min
- 5NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 6Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 7Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 8WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 9Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 10Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Porter to Essex?
The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.
What is the alternative route to get from Porter to Essex?
The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.
Is there a direct train between Porter and Essex?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.
Which train line goes from Porter to Essex?
The FITCHBURG train line goes from #408 | North Station station near Porter in Cambridge 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 Porter to Essex by train and bus?
The total travel time between Porter in Cambridge and Essex in Essex by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.
Where do I get on the train near Porter to get to Essex?
Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #408 | North Station station near Porter in Cambridge.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Porter and Essex?
Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Essex.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Porter to Essex?
The ride from Porter to Essex costs $12.00.
