How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 441 bus from Wonderland station to Paradise Rd @ Shaw Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

87min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 441441
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 441441
    Wait for bus
    441
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Paradise Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paradise Rd @ Shaw Rd
    ID 4759
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

76min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 8
    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 Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 18.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

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 @ Shaw Rd.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Swampscott
  • Lynn Interim
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Shaw Rd
  • Paradise Rd @ Berkshire St
  • 198 Humphrey St

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From Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

76min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 8
    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 Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 441.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Braintree station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by subway and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree stop, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Swampscott, MA costs $6.50.

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