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How to get fromIpswich to Bostonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Boston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    56 min
    $5–11

  2. Train, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus bus 450
    2h 5m
    $3–12

  3. Drive 29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Bostoncar car 29.2 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Bostontaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    40 min
    $90–110

Ipswich to Boston by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Ipswich to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 56 min.

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