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How to get from Swampscott to Methuen by bus and train?

From Swampscott to Methuen by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 HAVERHILL train and finally take the 10 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $18.50.

124min$18.50
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1010
Walk to Methuen
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
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Village Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
    ID 8940224
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Swampscott to Methuen by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, HAVERHILL and 12

To get from Swampscott to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 HAVERHILL train and finally take the 12 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Center & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $18.50.

140min$18.50
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Methuen
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
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center & Broadway
    ID 4256736
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Methuen

The distance between Swampscott, Methuen Town and Methuen, Methuen Town is approximately 42.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Methuen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Methuen Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swampscott

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Methuen Town 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 Methuen, Methuen Town

Methuen is located at Osgood Street, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue.

Train stations close to Methuen:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen:

  • Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
  • Methuen Square
  • 39 Hampshire Street

Alternative route from Swampscott to Methuen by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, HAVERHILL and 12

To get from Swampscott to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 HAVERHILL train and finally take the 12 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Center & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $18.50.

140min$18.50
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Methuen
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
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center & Broadway
    ID 4256736
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Methuen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Methuen?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #24 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swampscott to Methuen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Methuen in Methuen Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #24 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swampscott and Methuen?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Swampscott to Methuen?

    The ride from Swampscott to Methuen costs $18.50.