How to get from Swampscott to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Swampscott to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus 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 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

104min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Ruggles
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swampscott to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: 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 RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

88min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Dorchester

The distance between Swampscott, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 19.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Dorchester by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Swampscott to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: 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 RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

88min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swampscott to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Dorchester?

    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 subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    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 Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Swampscott to Dorchester?

    The ride from Swampscott to Dorchester costs $12.10.

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