How to get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA 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 13 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 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
    15 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA is approximately 18.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife Station (Arrive)) and destination (Swampscott, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Porter station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge to North Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till North Station near Swampscott, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife Station (Arrive) to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Porter station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the subway at the North Station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA costs $10.40.

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