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How to get fromSouthington to Essexby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southington to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    3h 1m
    $24–36

  2. Drive 36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southington to Essexcar car 36.5 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 585 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wal-Mart to Downtown Terminalbus bus 585 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelterbus bus 644
    3h 47m
    $64–74

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southington to Essextaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    48 min
    $100–120

  5. Line 928 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Plantsville Park & Ride @ South Main St to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus bus 928
    2. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    3h 50m
    $15–26

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  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Southington to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Meriden, New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southington to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Wal-Mart, Downtown Terminal, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 47m.

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