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How to get fromPortland to Ipswichby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Ipswich by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    4h 5m
    $26–58

  2. Drive 82.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Ipswichcar car 82.5 mi
    1h 34m
    $16–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    4h 23m
    $40–85

  4. Bus, train via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    4h 11m
    $21–45

Portland to Ipswich by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Ipswich via Boston and North Station in around 4h 23m.

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