There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 18m$6–13Line 505 bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
4h 5m$5–17Drive 33.9 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Ipswich (Station)car 33.9 mi
53 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Ipswich (Station)taxi 33.9 mi
53 min$100–130
Waltham to Ipswich (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station) is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Ipswich (Station). However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Salem via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Ipswich (Station). However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Ipswich via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Waltham and Ipswich (Station) is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $5 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station), including transfers.
Waltham to Ipswich (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Ipswich (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ipswich (Station) is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $5 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and line 450 bus, which costs $4 - $18 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Ipswich (Station), MA, USA?
You can take a train from Waltham to Ipswich via North Station in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Ipswich via Federal St @ Franklin St, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Salem, and Salem in around 4h 5m.
Train from Waltham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
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
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Ipswich (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
Waltham to Ipswich (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Ipswich (Station) is 34 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Waltham to Ipswich (Station).
There are 287+ hotels available in Ipswich (Station).





