There are 4 ways to get from Methuen to Ipswich by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 11 bus
best- Take the bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Stationbus 11
2h 8m$2–9Train
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 54m$9–17Drive 21.7 mi
- Drive from Methuen to Ipswichcar 21.7 mi
39 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methuen to Ipswichtaxi 21.7 mi
39 min$130–170
Methuen to Ipswich by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methuen to Ipswich is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Methuen to Ipswich is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Methuen to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from McGovern K and arriving at Newburyport MBTA Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Methuen to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Ipswich via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Methuen and Ipswich is 31 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from Methuen to Ipswich without a car is to line 11 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $2 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Methuen to Ipswich, including transfers.
Methuen to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from McGovern K station.
Methuen to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Methuen to Ipswich is to line 11 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Methuen, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
Merrimack Valley Transit operates a bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence to Ipswich via North Station in around 2h 54m.
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 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
Methuen to Ipswich bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at Newburyport MBTA Station.
Methuen to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methuen to Ipswich is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Methuen to Ipswich.
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