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How to get from Chinatown to Swampscott by bus and subway?

From Chinatown to Swampscott by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown to Swampscott in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chinatown
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    ID 4779
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chinatown to Swampscott by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from Chinatown to Swampscott in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to Government Center 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    ID 4779
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Swampscott

The distance between Chinatown, Boston and Swampscott, Boston is approximately 14.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown to Swampscott by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chinatown

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Kneeland St @ Washington St.

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Boylston
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Kneeland St @ Washington St
  • Washington St @ Essex St
  • Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr

Public transit stations close to Swampscott, Boston

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave.

Train stations close to Swampscott:

  • Lynn Interim
  • Swampscott

Bus stations close to Swampscott:

  • Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
  • Humphrey St @ Stanley Rd
  • Humphrey St @ Crossman Ave

Alternative route from Chinatown to Swampscott by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from Chinatown to Swampscott in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to Government Center 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Humphrey St @ Beach Bluff Ave
    ID 4779
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chinatown 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 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown to Swampscott in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Chinatown to State Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till State Street station near Swampscott in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Swampscott in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chinatown to get to Swampscott in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Chinatown in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Chinatown to Swampscott?

    The ride from Chinatown to Swampscott costs $4.10.

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