How to get from Back Bay Station to Swampscott by bus and subway?

Back Bay Station to Swampscott - Subway Schedule

The ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay Station to Swampscott runs from 12:13 AM to 12:07 AM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Back Bay Station to Swampscott by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay Station to Swampscott in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 442 bus from Wonderland station to Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott on the Moovit app.

64min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    ID 4779
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott
    Walk to
    Swampscott
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay Station to Swampscott

The distance between Back Bay Station, Boston and Swampscott, Boston is approximately 15.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay Station to Swampscott by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay Station to Swampscott

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay Station to Swampscott using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay Station) and destination (Swampscott), 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 Back Bay Station to Swampscott?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay Station and Swampscott in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay Station to Swampscott in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Back Bay Station to Wonderland station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Wonderland station near Swampscott in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay Station to Swampscott in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay Station and Swampscott in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay Station to get to Swampscott in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the State Street station near Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay Station and Swampscott in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Wonderland stop, which is closest to Swampscott in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Back Bay Station to Swampscott?

    The ride from Back Bay Station to Swampscott costs $2.40.

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