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How to get from South Station Boston to Essex by bus and train?
From South Station Boston to Essex by bus and train
To get from South Station Boston to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea 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 8 min. The ride fare is $14.40.
128min$14.40
SL3
WEST GLOUCESTER
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationSouth Station Boston - 2SL3Wait for busSL3Chelsea
- 3
Ride to bus stationChelsea23 min - 4Walk to train stationChelsea90 yd • 2 min
- 5NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 6Ride to train stationWest Gloucester45 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
Alternative route from South Station Boston to Essex by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER
To get from South Station Boston to Essex in Boston, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to West Gloucester station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $12.00.
136min$12.00
WEST GLOUCESTERLeaves from North Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationNorth Station1.13 mi • 24 min
- 2NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 3Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 5WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 6Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 7Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Essex
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 37.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Essex by bus 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 South Station Boston
South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.
Subway stations close to South Station Boston:
- Chinatown
- Downtown Crossing
Train stations close to South Station Boston:
- South Station
Bus stations close to South Station Boston:
- Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:
- Rowes Wharf
Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston
Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Woodman's.
Bus stations close to Essex:
- Woodman's
- Essex Shipbuilding Museum
- Main St Antiques - Esx
Related Routes
- Andover to Essex
- Ayer to Essex
- Belmont to Essex
- Beverly to Essex
- Boston to Essex
- Braintree Town to Essex
- Brookline to Essex
- Cambridge to Essex
- Chelsea to Essex
- Danvers to Essex
- Everett to Essex
- Fitchburg to Essex
- Gloucester to Essex
- Haverhill to Essex
- Ipswich to Essex
- Lawrence to Essex
- Leominster to Essex
- Lowell to Essex
- Lynn to Essex
- Lynnfield to Essex
Alternative route from South Station Boston to Essex by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and WEST GLOUCESTER
To get from South Station Boston to Essex in Boston, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to West Gloucester station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $12.00.
136min$12.00
WEST GLOUCESTERLeaves from North Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationNorth Station1.13 mi • 24 min
- 2NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTWait for trainNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT#107 | Rockport
- 3Ride to train stationWest Gloucester56 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWest Gloucester50 yd • 1 min
- 5WEST GLOUCESTERWait for busWEST GLOUCESTEREssex Town Line
- 6Ride to bus stationEssex Town Line5 min
- 7Walk toEssex1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Essex?
The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.
What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Essex?
The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.
Is there a direct bus between South Station Boston and Essex in Boston?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.
Which bus line goes from South Station Boston to Essex in Boston?
The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chelsea station near Essex in Boston
How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Essex in Boston by bus and train?
The total travel time between South Station Boston and Essex in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.
Where do I get on the bus near South Station Boston to get to Essex in Boston?
Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near South Station Boston in Boston.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Boston and Essex in Boston?
Get off the bus at the Chelsea stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.
How much is the total bus and train fare from South Station Boston to Essex?
The ride from South Station Boston to Essex costs $14.40.
