How to get from Harvard to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 24 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

84min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 441441
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    110 yd • 2 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Harvard to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Charles/Mgh 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 7 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

67min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 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 Harvard to Swampscott, MA
The distance between Harvard, Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 15.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Square.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
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:

  • Lynn Interim
  • Swampscott
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Norfolk Ave
  • New Ocean St @ Rock Ave
  • Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd

Ferry stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Blossom Street Pier
Related Routes

By subway and train

To get from Harvard to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Charles/Mgh 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 7 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

67min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 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 Harvard to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 441.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard 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 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard to Swampscott, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Swampscott, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard and Swampscott, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Harvard to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Swampscott, MA costs $6.50.

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