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How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by bus and train?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA in Ipswich, 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

83min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 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
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ipswich, MA
    Walk to
    Ipswich, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA 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 26 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

86min$12.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 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
    #125 | 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Ipswich, MA is approximately 30.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ipswich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA 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 26 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

86min$12.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 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
    #125 | 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Bus Terminal and Ipswich, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Ipswich, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Ipswich, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Ipswich, MA?

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

  • When is the first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA?

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Ipswich, MA in Ipswich is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 3:07 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Ipswich, MA costs $7.65.