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How to get fromCape Cod to Essexby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Cod to Essex by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 47m
    $72–125

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Cod to Essexcar car 146.4 mi
    2h 58m
    $27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train CapeFLYER
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 52m
    $50–112

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus bus Hyannis
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 52m
    $60–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    8h 41m
    $48–75

Cape Cod to Essex by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Cape Cod, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, South Station, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston, South Station, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 8h 41m.

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