There are 4 ways to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 9 bus, line 11 bus
best- Take the bus from Merrimack College to McGovern Dbus 9
- Take the bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Stationbus 11
3h 37m$3–11Train
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 22m$10–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrimack College to Ipswichtaxi 17.7 mi
35 min$55–70Drive 17.7 mi
- Drive from Merrimack College to Ipswichcar 17.7 mi
35 min$4–5
Merrimack College to Ipswich by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrimack College to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Merrimack College and arriving at Newburyport MBTA Station via McGovern K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrimack College to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Ipswich via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Merrimack College and Ipswich is 36 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich without a car is to line 9 bus and line 11 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $3 - $12.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich, including transfers.
Merrimack College to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Merrimack College station.
Merrimack College to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Ipswich is to line 9 bus and line 11 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $3 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $19 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Merrimack College, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merrimack College to Ipswich via Merrimack College, McGovern K, Newburyport MBTA Station, and Newburyport in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrimack College to Ipswich via Merrimack College, McGovern D, Lawrence, and North Station in around 4h 22m.
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Merrimack College to McGovern D
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Merrimack College to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at McGovern D station.
Merrimack College to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrimack College to Ipswich is 18 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Merrimack College to Ipswich.
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