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

From Swampscott to Medford, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Medford, MA 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 101 bus from Sullivan Square station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

73min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, 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
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swampscott to Medford, MA by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWER MYSTIC LINK bus and finally take the 101 bus from Sullivan Square station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.20.

73min$5.20
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - LOWER MYSTIC LINKLOWER MYSTIC LINK
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, 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
    Chelsea
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Basket/Chelsea Station
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - LOWER MYSTIC LINKLOWER MYSTIC LINK
    Wait for bus
    LOWER MYSTIC LINK
    Medford at Tufts St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Medford, MA

The distance between Swampscott and Medford, MA is approximately 17.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Medford, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Swampscott to Medford, MA by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWER MYSTIC LINK bus and finally take the 101 bus from Sullivan Square station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.20.

73min$5.20
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - LOWER MYSTIC LINKLOWER MYSTIC LINK
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, 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
    Chelsea
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Basket/Chelsea Station
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - LOWER MYSTIC LINKLOWER MYSTIC LINK
    Wait for bus
    LOWER MYSTIC LINK
    Medford at Tufts St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swampscott to Medford, MA?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line LOWER MYSTIC LINK, Bus line 101.

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

    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 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Medford, 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 subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Medford, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Swampscott and Medford, MA by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Medford, MA.

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

    The ride from Swampscott to Medford, MA costs $12.10.

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