How to get from Swampscott to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From Swampscott to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Swampscott to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 442 bus from Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd station to Wonderland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Swampscott may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

87min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd
    ID 4862
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Wonderland Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonderland
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wonderland
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harvard Square
    Walk to
    Harvard Square
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Harvard Square

The distance between Swampscott, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 18.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Harvard Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Swampscott to Harvard Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 442, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swampscott and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swampscott to Harvard Square?

    The 442 bus line goes from Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd station near Swampscott in Boston to Wonderland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Wonderland station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swampscott to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swampscott to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the 442 bus from the Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd stop near Swampscott in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swampscott and Harvard Square?

    Get off the bus at the Wonderland station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How much is the bus fare from Swampscott to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Swampscott to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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