There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 15m$5–11Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
2h 38m$4–12Drive 29.5 mi
- Drive from South Station to Ipswichcar 29.5 mi
44 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Ipswichtaxi 29.5 mi
44 min$90–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 4m$6–14
South Station to Ipswich by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Ipswich is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Ipswich is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Ipswich. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between South Station and Ipswich is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $11.
The train from North Station to Ipswich takes 51 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Ipswich bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
South Station to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Ipswich is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $3 - $13 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Ipswich every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
Train from North Station to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Chelsea to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Ipswich bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
South Station to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Ipswich is 30 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from South Station to Ipswich.
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