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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

65min$5.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 442 bus from Wonderland station to Opp 56 Humphrey St 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 bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 16.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swampscott, MA, Swampscott

Swampscott, MA is located at Swampscott, MA, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Paradise Rd @ Norfolk Ave.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Swampscott
  • Lynn Interim
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Norfolk Ave
  • Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd
  • Paradise Rd @ Andrew Rd

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From Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 442 bus from Wonderland station to Opp 56 Humphrey St 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 bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by bus and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 2:35 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA costs $5.90.

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