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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Hartford is to bus which costs $1 - $6 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Hartford is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Hartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Essex Center @ Essex Square and arriving at Asylum St @ Union Pl via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Hartford?

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

How far is it from Essex to Hartford?

The distance between Essex and Hartford is 48 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Hartford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $1 - $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Essex to Hartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Hartford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Hartford train from?

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

Train or bus from Essex to Hartford?

The best way to get from Essex to Hartford is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Essex to Hartford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Hartford train arrive?

Essex to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Essex to Hartford?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Hartford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Essex to Hartford.

Where can I stay near Hartford?

There are 198+ hotels available in Hartford.

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There are 4 ways to get from Essex to Hartford by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
2h 17m
$2–6
Train
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
3h 3m
$17–32
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Hartfordcar 37.5 mi
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essex to Hartfordtaxi 37.5 mi
42 min
$200–240

Essex to Hartford by bus

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Distance: 47.2 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

CT Transit operates a bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Pl 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Center @ Essex Square to Hartford Amtrak Station via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and New Haven in around 3h 3m.

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