There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Ipswich by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 15m$25–61Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Ipswichcar 105.1 mi
2h 24m$20–28Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain
6h 7m$44–92
Amherst to Ipswich by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Ipswich is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $28.
The distance between Amherst and Ipswich is 123 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Ipswich without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs $24 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Amherst to Ipswich, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Ipswich is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Amherst to Ipswich.
There are 287+ hotels available in Ipswich.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Amherst to Ipswich. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Ipswich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Ipswich via Springfield, Springfield, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 7m.
Train from Chelsea to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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