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

From Wachusett to Essex by bus and train

To get from Wachusett to Essex in Essex, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Wachusett station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from West Gloucester station to Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $24.25.

213min$24.25
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Wachusett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wachusett
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | 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 - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Essex Housing Authority
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wachusett to Essex

The distance between Wachusett, Essex and Essex, Essex is approximately 88.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wachusett 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 Wachusett

Wachusett is located at Wachusett, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Wachusett Station.

Bus stations close to Wachusett:

  • Wachusett Station

Public transit stations close to Essex, Essex

Essex is located at Essex, Essex and the nearest public transit station is Winthrop St/Western Ave.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Winthrop St/Western Ave
  • Essex Housing Authority
  • Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX.

  • Is there a direct train between Wachusett and Essex?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wachusett to Essex?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #408 | North Station station near Wachusett in Fitchburg 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 Wachusett to Essex by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wachusett in Fitchburg and Essex in Essex by train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wachusett to get to Essex?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #408 | North Station station near Wachusett in Fitchburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wachusett 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 Wachusett to Essex?

    The ride from Wachusett to Essex costs $24.25.

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