There are 4 ways to get from Andover to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Andover to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 46m$8–16Line 2 bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Andover Square to McGovern Ebus 2
- Take the bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Stationbus 11
3h 25m$3–11Drive 18.8 mi
- Drive from Andover to Ipswichcar 18.8 mi
34 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Andover to Ipswichtaxi 18.8 mi
34 min$60–75
Andover to Ipswich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Andover to Ipswich is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Andover to Ipswich is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Andover to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Andover Square and arriving at Newburyport MBTA Station via McGovern K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Andover to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Andover and arriving at Ipswich via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Andover and Ipswich is 51 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Andover to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Andover to Ipswich, including transfers.
Andover to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Andover Square station.
Andover to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andover station.
The best way to get from Andover to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $8 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and line 11 bus, which costs $3 - $12 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Andover, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Andover to Ipswich via North Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Andover Square to Ipswich via McGovern K, Newburyport MBTA Station, and Newburyport in around 3h 25m.
Train from Andover to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Andover Square to McGovern E
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Andover to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at McGovern E station.
Andover to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Andover to Ipswich is 19 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Andover to Ipswich.
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