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

The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Essex is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Wellesley and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Essex. However, there are services departing from Boston 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 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Wellesley and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Wellesley to Essex?

The distance between Wellesley and Essex is 141 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wellesley to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Wellesley to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellesley to Essex bus from?

Wellesley to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Wellesley to Essex train from?

Wellesley to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.

Train or bus from Wellesley to Essex?

The best way to get from Wellesley to Essex is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Wellesley to Essex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wellesley to Essex train arrive?

Wellesley to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Wellesley to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Essex is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Wellesley to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellesley to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 27m
$40–95
Drive 103.7 mi
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1. Drive from Wellesley to Essexcar 103.7 mi
2h 15m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
6h 9m
$21–45

Wellesley to Essex by train and bus

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Back Bay, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellesley Square to Essex Center @ Essex Square via South Station, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 9m.

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