The average bus between Hamden and Essex takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamden 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 every 4 hours between Hamden and Essex. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamden is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Temple St @ Chapel St and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hamden 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 Hamden to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hamden station and arriving at Essex station via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Hamden to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Church St @ George St station.
Hamden to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter.
The distance between Hamden and Essex is 42.5 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Temple St @ Chapel St, Church St @ George St, Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 1m.