There are 3 ways to get from Wilton to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 5m$24–37Drive 63.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilton to Essexcar 63.8 mi
1h 20m$12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilton Center to Burnell Blvd Hubbus 7
- Take the bus from Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub to State St. at Main St.bus Cl
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 41m$21–41
Wilton to Essex by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilton to Essex is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Wilton to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Wilton to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Wilton and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via South Norwalk and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Wilton and Essex is 77 miles. The road distance is 64.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wilton to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Wilton to Essex, including transfers.
Wilton to Essex train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.
Wilton to Essex train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilton to Essex is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Wilton to Essex.
There are 80+ hotels available in Essex.
What companies run services between Wilton, CT, USA and Essex, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Wilton to Essex Center @ Essex Square via South Norwalk, New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from South Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
- 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
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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 (203) 852-0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwalk Transit
Bus from Wilton Center to Burnell Blvd Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Norwalk Transit
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- HarTransit
Bus from Wilton Center to Burnell Blvd Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- HarTransit
- Schedules at
- HarTransit
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bus from Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub to State St. at Main St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
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