What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Essex is to bus which costs $7 - $16 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Springfield to Essex?

The distance between Springfield and Essex is 100 miles. The road distance is 63.1 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Essex without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Springfield to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Essex bus from?

Springfield to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Essex train from?

Springfield to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Essex?

The best way to get from Springfield to Essex is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $16 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Springfield to Essex bus arrive?

Springfield to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the Springfield to Essex train arrive?

Springfield to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Essex is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Springfield to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.

Springfield to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
3h 42m
$28–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s / ...
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
3h 44m
$7–16
Drive 62.7 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Essexcar 62.7 mi
1h 9m
$12–17
Bus via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus Ppb 5341 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntrbus 921
3h 52m
$9–22

Springfield to Essex by train and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 44m.

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