How to get from Swampscott to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Swampscott to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Canton, MA 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 PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $18.40.

93min$18.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
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
    30 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
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Canton, MA

The distance between Swampscott, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 29.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Canton, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swampscott

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Burrill St.

Train stations close to Swampscott:

  • Lynn Interim

Bus stations close to Swampscott:

  • Essex St @ Burrill St
  • Essex St Opp Burrill St
  • Essex St @ Elm Pl

Public transit stations close to Canton, MA, Boston

Canton, MA is located at Canton, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Canton Junction.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Canton, MA?

    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 Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swampscott to Canton, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swampscott to get to Canton, MA?

    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 Canton, MA?

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

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Swampscott to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Swampscott to Canton, MA costs $18.40.

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