The average bus between Cape Cod and Essex takes 10h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cape Cod to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cape Cod and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cape Cod is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyannis Transportation Center and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 25m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cape Cod to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Cod to Essex. However, there are services departing from Cape Cod station and arriving at Essex station via South Station Transp. Ctr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Cape Cod to Essex bus services, operated by Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, depart from Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Cape Cod to Essex bus services, operated by Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Old Saybrook RR Stn station.
The distance between Cape Cod and Essex is 186 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a bus from Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Hyannis Transportation Center, South Station Transp. Ctr, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 8h 1m.