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

From Essex to Waltham by bus and train

To get from Essex to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from First Congregational Church station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

184min$19.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from First Congregational Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Congregational Church
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEXGLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #110 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #415 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essex to Waltham

The distance between Essex, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 44.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex to Waltham 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 Essex

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is First Congregational Church.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • First Congregational Church
  • Martin St/Winthrop St (Bank Gloucester)
  • Across From Essex Town Hall

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is 691 Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • 691 Main St
  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Common St Opp Middle St

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex and Waltham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex to Waltham in Boston?

    The GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus line goes from First Congregational Church station near Essex to Rose Baker Senior Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rose Baker Senior Center station near Waltham in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Essex to Waltham in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essex and Waltham in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essex to get to Waltham in Boston?

    Get on the GLOUCESTER - WEST GLOUCESTER - ESSEX bus from the First Congregational Church stop near Essex in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essex and Waltham in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Rose Baker Senior Center station, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essex to Waltham?

    The ride from Essex to Waltham costs $19.00.