There are 4 ways to get from Sarnia to Essex by bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Detroit Greyhoundbus 1485 / ...
4h 31m$52–92Drive 130.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sarnia to Essexcar 130.5 km
1h 40m$26–38Train
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from London to Windsortrain VIA Rail
4h 35m$132–543Bus via London (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sarnia to Londonbus FlixBus 2710 / ...
- Take the bus from London to Windsorbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
6h 18m$82–125
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnia to Essex is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnia to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnia station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Port Huron Station and arriving at Detroit Greyhound via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnia to Essex. However, there are services departing from Sarnia and arriving at Windsor via London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Sarnia and Essex is 238 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Sarnia to Essex, including transfers.
Sarnia to Essex bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Huron Station.
Sarnia to Essex train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Sarnia station.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Essex is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Sarnia, ON, Canada and Essex, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Port Huron Station to Essex via Flint Amtrak and Detroit Greyhound in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarnia to Essex via London and Windsor in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $22–85
- Business
- $65–200
- Business Plus
- $80–220
- Economy
- $24–95
- Economy Plus
- $27–110
Train from London to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–140
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sarnia to Essex bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Sarnia to Essex train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnia to Essex is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sarnia to Essex.
There are 148+ hotels available in Essex.