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

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

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

85min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 441441
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
    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 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 14 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

74min$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
    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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA is approximately 18.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station (Arrive) 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.

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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 14 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

74min$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
    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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 441.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 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 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Alewife Station (Arrive) 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.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Swampscott, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 25 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 Braintree 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 Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

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

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Swampscott, MA costs $6.50.

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