There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 20m$9–16Line 11 bus, line 24 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newburyport MBTA Station to McGovern Kbus 11
- Take the bus from McGovern B to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Centerbus 24
3h 10m$4–12Drive 28.9 mi
- Drive from Ipswich (Station) to Lowellcar 28.9 mi
48 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich (Station) to Lowelltaxi 28.9 mi
48 min$90–110
Ipswich (Station) to Lowell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich (Station) station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Newburyport MBTA Station and arriving at Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center via McGovern B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Ipswich (Station) and Lowell is 53 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell, including transfers.
Ipswich (Station) to Lowell bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Newburyport MBTA Station.
Ipswich (Station) to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and line 24 bus, which costs $3 - $12 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Ipswich (Station), MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Lowell via North Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center via Newburyport, Newburyport MBTA Station, and McGovern B in around 3h 10m.
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
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Newburyport MBTA Station to McGovern K
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern B to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich (Station) to Lowell bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at McGovern K station.
Ipswich (Station) to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich (Station) to Lowell is 29 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ipswich (Station) to Lowell.
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