How to get from South Station Boston to Ipswich by bus and train?

From South Station Boston to Ipswich by bus and train

To get from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Ipswich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

71min$7.65
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ipswich
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Boston to Ipswich by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Ipswich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

83min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station Boston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ipswich
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Ipswich
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Ipswich, Boston is approximately 30.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Ipswich by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf
Public transit stations close to Ipswich, Boston

Ipswich is located at Ipswich, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hall-Haskell House - Visitors Center.

Train stations close to Ipswich:

  • Ipswich

Bus stations close to Ipswich:

  • Hall-Haskell House - Visitors Center
  • Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich
  • Ipswich
Related Routes

From South Station Boston to Ipswich by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Ipswich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

83min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station Boston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ipswich
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Ipswich?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Ipswich?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Boston and Ipswich in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Ipswich in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Ipswich in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Boston to get to Ipswich in Boston?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Boston and Ipswich in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Ipswich in Boston.

  • When is the last train from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston?

    The last train from South Station Boston to Ipswich in Boston is the Newburyport/Rockport line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Boston to Ipswich?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Ipswich costs $7.65.

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