There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Ipswich by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain
2h 55m$11–35Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 46m$16–27Drive 67.6 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Ipswichcar 67.6 mi
1h 26m$13–18
Worcester to Ipswich by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Ipswich is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Ipswich via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Worcester and Ipswich is 72 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Ipswich without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $11 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Worcester to Ipswich, including transfers.
Worcester to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Ipswich train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Ipswich is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Worcester to Ipswich.
There are 287+ hotels available in Ipswich.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Ipswich, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Ipswich via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 3h 46m.
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
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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