There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Brunswick by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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.
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Station to Brunswick, MEbus Boston
4h 47m$30–60Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Brunswickcar 107.1 mi
2h 2m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 11m$45–106Bus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine St + Everett Stbus Brz
5h 26m$28–64
Ipswich to Brunswick by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Brunswick is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Brunswick is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Brunswick, ME via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Brunswick station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Brunswick Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ipswich and Brunswick is 165 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Brunswick without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ipswich to Brunswick, including transfers.
Ipswich to Brunswick bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from South Station.
Ipswich to Brunswick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Brunswick is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Brunswick, ME, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Brunswick Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston in around 5h 11m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $25–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Phone
- +1 207-774-0351
- Website
- Greater Portland Metro Bus
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine St + Everett St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Greater Portland Metro Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to Brunswick bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Brunswick, ME station.
Ipswich to Brunswick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Brunswick is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Ipswich to Brunswick.
There are 88+ hotels available in Brunswick.