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

From Swampscott to Roslindale by bus, subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Roslindale 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 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 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 Roslindale on the Moovit app.

77min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Causeway St (East)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Roslindale

The distance between Swampscott, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 19.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Roslindale 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 Roslindale

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Swampscott to Roslindale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swampscott) and destination (Roslindale), 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Roslindale?

    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 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Roslindale?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Causeway St (East) station near Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Roslindale in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Causeway St (East) stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The ride from Swampscott to Roslindale costs $12.10.

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