There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to South Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
1h 12m$5–15Drive 30.4 mi
- Drive from Ipswich to South Stationcar 30.4 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich to South Stationtaxi 30.4 mi
42 min$95–120Train
- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 20m$5–11
Ipswich to South Station by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to South Station is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to South Station is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipswich and arriving at North Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Ipswich and South Station is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to South Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Ipswich to South Station, including transfers.
Ipswich to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to South Station is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ipswich to South Station.
There are 1468+ hotels available in South Station.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ipswich to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 56 min.
Train from Ipswich to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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