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

From Braintree to Ipswich, MA by bus and train

To get from Braintree to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree 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 2 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

122min$14.65
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1016 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 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

Alternative route from Braintree to Ipswich, MA by bus and train via KINGSTON, 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Braintree to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is $19.20.

179min$19.20
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    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
    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 Braintree to Ipswich, MA

The distance between Braintree and Ipswich, MA is approximately 41.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Braintree to Ipswich, MA by bus and train via KINGSTON, 4 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Braintree to Ipswich, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is $19.20.

179min$19.20
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 44
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Ipswich, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    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
    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 Braintree to Ipswich, MA?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line 4, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between Braintree 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 2 min.

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

    The KINGSTON train line goes from #1016 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town 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 Braintree to Ipswich, MA by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the KINGSTON train from the #1016 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Braintree 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 Braintree to Ipswich, MA?

    The ride from Braintree to Ipswich, MA costs $14.65.

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