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

From Halifax to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from Halifax to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Halifax station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Ipswich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $18.65.

151min$18.65
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Halifax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Halifax
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1016 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ipswich, MA
    Walk to
    Ipswich, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Halifax to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from Halifax to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the KINGSTON train from Halifax station to South Station 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $23.90.

151min$23.90
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Halifax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Halifax
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1016 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    51 min
  • 10
    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 Halifax to Ipswich, MA

The distance between Halifax and Ipswich, MA is approximately 58.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halifax 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 Halifax to Ipswich, MA by subway and train

To get from Halifax to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the KINGSTON train from Halifax station to South Station 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $23.90.

151min$23.90
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Halifax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Halifax
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1016 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    51 min
  • 10
    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 Halifax to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between Halifax and Ipswich, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Halifax to Ipswich, MA?

    The KINGSTON train line goes from #1016 | South Station station near Halifax in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Ipswich, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Halifax and Ipswich, MA by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Halifax to get to Ipswich, MA?

    Get on the KINGSTON train from the #1016 | South Station station near Halifax in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Halifax and Ipswich, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Ipswich, MA.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Halifax to Ipswich, MA?

    The ride from Halifax to Ipswich, MA costs $18.65.

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