How to get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train 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 30 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

90min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    51 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ipswich, MA
    Walk to
    Ipswich, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 40 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

100min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ipswich, MA
    Walk to
    Ipswich, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Ipswich, MA

The distance between Alewife and Ipswich, MA is approximately 32.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ipswich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 40 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

100min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ipswich, MA
    Walk to
    Ipswich, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Ipswich, MA?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Ipswich, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Ipswich, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Porter station near Ipswich, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Ipswich, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Ipswich, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Ipswich, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Ipswich, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Ipswich, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Ipswich, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Ipswich, MA costs $12.90.

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