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. The bus, subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

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
    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
    Ruggles
    11 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 bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

99min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 44
Train - FAIRMOUNT
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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1621 | Readville
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Swampscott to Dorchester

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Swampscott to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swampscott) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Swampscott to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

99min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 44
Train - FAIRMOUNT
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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1621 | Readville
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 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 99 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line 4, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • 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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