How to get from Swampscott to Brown University by subway and train?

From Swampscott to Brown University by subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swampscott to Brown University by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the ACELA train from South Station station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Brown University

The distance between Swampscott, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 57.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Brown University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Swampscott to Brown University

To check the subway and train schedule from Swampscott to Brown University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swampscott) and destination (Brown University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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From Swampscott to Brown University by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the ACELA train from South Station station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Brown University?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swampscott to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line SL3, Train line ACELA.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Brown University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Brown University?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #18 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till North Station station near Brown University in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swampscott to Brown University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Brown University in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swampscott to get to Brown University?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #18 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swampscott and Brown University?

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

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