Essex is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Essex to see all of its attractions.
Although Essex doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 41 km from Essex. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Essex, followed by Acela. The train journey from Essex to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 20m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 29m trip.
Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 148 km from Essex. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Essex (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Essex is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.