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

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 58 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

58min$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
    23 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
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

68min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Chinatown
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 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 16.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 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 Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston
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 @ Burrill St.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Swampscott
  • Lynn Interim
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Burrill St
  • 198 Humphrey St
  • New Ocean St @ Burrill St

Ferry stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Blossom Street Pier
Related Routes

By subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

68min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Chinatown
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #145 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 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 58 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • 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 58 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 58 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.

  • 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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