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

The cheapest way to get from Branford to Essex is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Branford to Essex is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Branford and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Branford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Hopson Ave and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Scranton Gazebo Madison and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Branford to Essex?

The distance between Branford and Essex is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Branford to Essex without a car is to train and line 642 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $7 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Branford to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Branford to Essex bus from?

Branford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Main St @ Hopson Ave station.

Where does the Branford to Essex bus arrive?

Branford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo station.

Can I drive from Branford to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Branford to Essex is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Branford to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.

Branford to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, line 642 bus, and line 201 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Branford to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 642 bus
best
1. Take the train from Branford to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
2. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter to Essex Center @ Essex Squarebus 642
1h 41m
$7–8
Drive 25.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Branford to Essexcar 25.7 mi
32 min
$5–7
Line 201 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Hopson Ave to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus 201
2. Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelterbus 641 B / ...
3h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Branford to Essextaxi 25.7 mi
32 min
$80–95

Branford to Essex by train and bus

54Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St @ Hopson Ave to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 32m.

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