How to get from Waltham to Ipswich, MA by train?

From Waltham to Ipswich, MA by train

To get from Waltham to Ipswich, MA in Ipswich, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Ipswich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

91min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

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

From Waltham to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Ipswich, MA in Ipswich, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 24 min. The ride fare is $11.90.

144min$11.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    40 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 Waltham to Ipswich, MA

The distance between Waltham, Ipswich and Ipswich, MA, Ipswich is approximately 37.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Ipswich, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ipswich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Ipswich and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Ipswich, MA, Ipswich

Ipswich, MA is located at Ipswich, MA, Ipswich and the nearest public transit station is Ipswich.

Train stations close to Ipswich, MA:

  • Ipswich

Bus stations close to Ipswich, MA:

  • Ipswich

Related Routes

From Waltham to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Ipswich, MA in Ipswich, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 24 min. The ride fare is $11.90.

144min$11.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ipswich
    40 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 Waltham to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Ipswich, MA in Ipswich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Ipswich, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Ipswich, MA in Ipswich by train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Ipswich, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Ipswich, MA costs $17.50.

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