There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Dorchester by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the subway from North Station to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
1h 14m$8–14Drive 34.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Dorchestercar 34.5 mi
50 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich to Dorchestertaxi 34.5 mi
50 min$100–130
Ipswich to Dorchester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Dorchester is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Dorchester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Jackson Square via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Ipswich and Dorchester is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Dorchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 14m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Ipswich to Dorchester, including transfers.
Ipswich to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Dorchester is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Ipswich to Dorchester.
There are 1694+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Dorchester. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the subway to Jackson Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Ipswich to Dorchester in around 50 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
Subway from North Station to Jackson Square
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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