What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Essex is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Essex is to fly and bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Essex. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE eb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Boston to Essex?

The distance between Boston and Essex is 390 miles. The road distance is 391.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Essex without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Boston to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Essex bus from?

Boston to Essex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Essex train from?

Boston to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Essex?

The best way to get from Boston to Essex is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Boston to Essex bus arrive?

Boston to Essex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Boston to Essex train arrive?

Boston to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Essex is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Boston to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 280+ hotels available in Essex.

Boston to Essex - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Essex by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Arena Bay 2 to EASTERN BLVD & WOODWARD DR ebbus
3h 4m
$145–982
Drive 389.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Essexcar 389.3 mi
7h 18m
$72–103
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Acela
7h 21m
$137–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605
9h 59m
$73–133
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain
3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 3 to EASTERN BLVD & WOODWARD DR ebbus
4h 9m
$500–1,384
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
5h 1m
$519–1,087
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Acela
7h 40m
$113–848
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to White Marsh Park & Ridebus New York
10h 1m
$89–250

Boston to Essex by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.3 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Essex, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Baltimore Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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