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

The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Essex is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartford to Essex is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Hartford and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hartford and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Hartford to Essex?

The distance between Hartford and Essex is 47 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartford to Essex without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $3 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Hartford to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartford to Essex bus from?

Hartford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station.

Where do I catch the Hartford to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Hartford to Essex?

The best way to get from Hartford to Essex is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Hartford to Essex bus arrive?

Hartford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Old Saybrook RR Stn station.

Where does the Hartford to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hartford to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Essex is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Hartford to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
2h 14m
$4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
3h 7m
$19–33
Drive 37.6 mi
1. Drive from Hartford to Essexcar 37.6 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hartford to Essextaxi 37.6 mi
43 min
$200–240

Hartford to Essex by bus

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Distance: 47.1 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

CT Transit operates a bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 7m.

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