There are 6 ways to get from Hyannis to Essex by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Boston
best- Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus Bz 0947 / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 32m$52–125Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hyannis to Essexcar 142.6 mi
2h 56m$26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus Hyannis
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 38m$52–125Bus, train via Boston #2
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 48m$64–122Train
- Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain CapeFLYER
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 28m$42–109Bus
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
7h 42m$45–72
Hyannis to Essex by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hyannis to Essex is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hyannis to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Hyannis to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hyannis Transportation Center and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Boston, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Hyannis to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Hyannis and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Hyannis and Essex is 200 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hyannis to Essex without a car is to bus and train via Boston which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Hyannis to Essex, including transfers.
Hyannis to Essex bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Hyannis to Essex train services, operated by Cape Flyer, depart from Hyannis station.
The best way to get from Hyannis to Essex is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Hyannis, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Hyannis to Essex Center @ Essex Square via South Station, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Boston, South Station, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 7h 42m.
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 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 508-775-8504
- [email protected]
- Website
- CapeFlyer
Train from Hyannis to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–22
- Website
- CapeFlyer
- South Station to Bourne
- $20
- South Station to Hyannis
- $22
- Middleborough to Hyannis
- $5
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hyannis to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Hyannis to Essex bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Hyannis to Essex train services, operated by Cape Flyer, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hyannis to Essex is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Hyannis to Essex.
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