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How to get fromEssex to Bostonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2h 8m
    $6–12

  2. Train, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus bus 450
    3h 17m
    $4–14

  3. Drive 26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Bostoncar car 26.5 mi
    43 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex to Bostontaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    43 min
    $80–100

Essex to Boston by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

MBTA operates a train from Ipswich to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 56 min.

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