There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Essex by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Essex is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Essex is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Essex. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Manchester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Boston and Essex is 31 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Essex without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Boston to Essex, including transfers.
Boston to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Boston to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Manchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Essex is 27 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Boston to Essex.
There are 255+ hotels available in Essex.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Essex, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Manchester hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 52 min.
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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