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How to get from Northeastern University to Essex by bus, subway and train?

From Northeastern University to Essex by bus, subway and train

To get from Northeastern University to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University 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 20 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

140min$14.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Northeastern University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Northeastern University
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    19 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 Northeastern University to Essex by bus, subway and train via ORANGE LINE, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Northeastern University 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 Ruggles 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

144min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Ruggles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 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 Northeastern University to Essex

The distance between Northeastern University, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 36.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University

Northeastern University is located at Northeastern University, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St.

Subway stations close to Northeastern University:

  • Massachusetts Ave.
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Northeastern University:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Northeastern University:

  • Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St
  • Huntington Ave @ Forsyth Way
  • Huntington Ave @ Parker 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

Alternative route from Northeastern University to Essex by bus, subway and train via ORANGE LINE, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER

To get from Northeastern University 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 Ruggles 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

144min$14.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Ruggles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 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 Northeastern University to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northeastern University to Essex?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Northeastern University 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 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Northeastern University to Essex?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Medford/Tufts station near Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University to Essex by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northeastern University in Boston and Essex in Essex by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Northeastern University to get to Essex?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Medford/Tufts station near Northeastern University in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University to Essex?

    The ride from Northeastern University to Essex costs $14.40.

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