There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Ipswich by train, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain Needham Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 34m$10–21Drive 38 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Ipswichcar 38 mi
1h 3m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Ipswichtaxi 38 mi
1h 3m$120–150Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 58m$10–18
Needham to Ipswich by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Ipswich is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Ipswich via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Needham and Ipswich is 41 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $9 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Needham to Ipswich, including transfers.
Needham to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Ipswich is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Needham to Ipswich.
There are 359+ hotels available in Ipswich.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Ipswich via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from North Station to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from Newton Highlands to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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