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

From Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 Opp 56 Humphrey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

62min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Copley 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 Opp 56 Humphrey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Back Bay to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Swampscott, MA is approximately 13.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (Swampscott, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Copley 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 Opp 56 Humphrey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay 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 2 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Swampscott, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA costs $4.10.

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