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

From South Station to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

79min$7.65
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 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 to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station 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 Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E 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 22 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

82min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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 to Ipswich, MA

The distance between South Station and Ipswich, MA is approximately 30.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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.

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From South Station to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station 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 Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E 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 22 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

82min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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 to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station 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 19 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station 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 to Ipswich, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station and Ipswich, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

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

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

    The first train from South Station 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 to Ipswich, MA?

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

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