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 30 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

87min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3030
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
    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
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Mattapan
  • 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

Alternative route from Swampscott to Roslindale by bus, subway and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, ORANGE LINE and 50

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 50 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

90min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5050
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
    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
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Cleary Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 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 19.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 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.

Public transit stations close to Swampscott

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Boston 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 Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Bellevue
  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
  • Washington St @ Whipple Ave
  • Washington St Opp Granfield Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Swampscott to Roslindale by bus, subway and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, ORANGE LINE and 50

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 50 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

90min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5050
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
    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
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Cleary Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 50.

  • 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Roslindale?

    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 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 27 min.

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

    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 Roslindale?

    Get off the train at the North Station 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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