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

The cheapest way to get from Hamden to Essex is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamden to Essex is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Hamden and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamden to Essex. However, there are services departing from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Church St @ George St, Scranton Gazebo Madison and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Hamden to Essex?

The distance between Hamden and Essex is 44 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamden to Essex without a car is to line 229 bus and train which takes 3h 3m and costs $9 - $13.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hamden to Essex bus from?

Hamden to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Church St @ George St station.

Where does the Hamden to Essex bus arrive?

Hamden to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo station.

Can I drive from Hamden to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamden to Essex is 35 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Hamden to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 90+ hotels available in Essex.

Hamden to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, line 229 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Line 229 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus 228 / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
3h 3m
$10–13
Drive 34.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamden to Essexcar 34.3 mi
51 min
$7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus 201
2. Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelterbus 641 B / ...
5h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamden to Essextaxi 34.3 mi
51 min
$90–120

Hamden to Essex by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Temple St @ Chapel St, Church St @ George St, Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 1m.

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