There are 3 ways to get from Hopkinton to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 45m$42–94Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hopkinton to Essexcar 94.4 mi
1h 53m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Framingham to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
7h 54m$20–46
Hopkinton to Essex by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hopkinton to Essex is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hopkinton to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Hopkinton to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hopkinton Center and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Framingham, Springfield, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hopkinton to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Hopkinton and Essex is 157 miles. The road distance is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Hopkinton to Essex without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Hopkinton to Essex, including transfers.
Hopkinton to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Hopkinton to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Framingham station.
The best way to get from Hopkinton to Essex is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Hopkinton, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Hopkinton Center to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Framingham MBTA Station, Framingham, Back Bay, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hopkinton Center to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Framingham MBTA Station, Framingham, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 7h 54m.
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Hopkinton to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Hopkinton to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hopkinton to Essex is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hopkinton to Essex.
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