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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Boston is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Boston. However, there are services departing from Essex Center @ Essex Square and arriving at Boston via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr and Hartford Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Essex station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Essex to Boston?

The distance between Essex and Boston is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Essex to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Boston bus from?

Essex to Boston bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Boston train from?

Essex to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Essex to Boston?

The best way to get from Essex to Boston is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Essex to Boston bus arrive?

Essex to Boston bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.

Where does the Essex to Boston train arrive?

Essex to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Essex to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Boston is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Essex to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 3 ways to get from Essex to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
3h 20m
$35–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 32m
$17–35
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Bostoncar 120 mi
2h 26m
$22–32

Essex to Boston by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 128 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Center @ Essex Square to Boston via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, and Hartford Union Station in around 4h 32m.

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