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

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Essex is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Essex. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via New York, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Essex?

The distance between Brooklyn and Essex is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Essex without a car is to line 2 subway and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Brooklyn to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Essex bus from?

Brooklyn to Essex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Essex train from?

Brooklyn to Essex train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Essex bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Essex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Essex train arrive?

Brooklyn to Essex train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Essex is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Brooklyn to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.

Brooklyn to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, line 2 subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Essex by subway, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Line 2 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 58m
$35–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Hartford Union Stationbus FlixBus 2610
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
7h 9m
$21–39
Drive 112.6 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Essexcar 112.6 mi
2h 21m
$21–30
Line 2 subway, train via New Haven
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 3 Av-149 Stsubway 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Fordham to New Haven-State Sttrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 58m
$31–48

Brooklyn to Essex by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 121.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Brooklyn to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New York, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 7h 9m.

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