There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Crane Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 1m$6–13Line 450 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
- Take the train from Salem to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 33m$5–14Drive 32.9 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Crane Beachcar 32.9 mi
54 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cambridge to Crane Beachtaxi 32.9 mi
54 min$100–130
Cambridge to Crane Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Crane Beach is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Crane Beach is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge station to Crane Beach. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Ipswich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Cambridge and Crane Beach is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Crane Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Cambridge to Crane Beach, including transfers.
Cambridge to Crane Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Cambridge to Crane Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Crane Beach is 33 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cambridge to Crane Beach.
There are 393+ hotels available in Crane Beach.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Crane Beach, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Ipswich every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 51 min.
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
Train from Salem to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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