There are 4 ways to get from Milford to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Milford to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2h 46m$14–20Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milford to Essexcar 40.9 mi
50 min$8–11Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ George Stbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus 201
- Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelterbus
5h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Milford to Essextaxi 40.9 mi
50 min$120–150
Milford to Essex by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milford to Essex is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Milford to Essex is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Milford to Essex. However, there are services departing from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Milford to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Milford and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Milford and Essex is 47 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milford to Essex without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Milford to Essex, including transfers.
Milford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub station.
Milford to Essex train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Milford station.
The best way to get from Milford to Essex is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 261 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Milford, CT, USA and Essex, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Milford to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Church St @ George St, Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Milford to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ George St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
Bus from Church St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
- Phone
- (860) 346-0212
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
Bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Norwalk Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 203-855-1764
- Website
- norwalktaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 203-334-2121
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More Questions & Answers
Milford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Church St @ George St station.
Milford to Essex train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milford to Essex is 41 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Milford to Essex.
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