There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Boston College by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 58m$8–14Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Boston Collegecar 32.8 mi
55 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich to Boston Collegetaxi 32.8 mi
55 min$100–130
Ipswich to Boston College by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Boston College is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Boston College is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Chestnut Hill via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Ipswich and Boston College is 36 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Boston College without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 58m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Ipswich to Boston College, including transfers.
Ipswich to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Boston College is 33 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ipswich to Boston College.
There are 1729+ hotels available in Boston College.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Boston College. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can drive from Ipswich to Boston College in around 55 min.
Train from Ipswich to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from North Station to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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