How to get from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

From Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train via 17, 20 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Beach Road & Emerald Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Newburyport station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Salisbury Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Road & Emerald Way
    ID 8916200
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach Rd & Lincoln Ave
    ID 8982990
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Merri Village to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Merri Village and Swampscott, MA is approximately 54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train via 17, 20 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Beach Road & Emerald Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Newburyport station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Salisbury Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Road & Emerald Way
    ID 8916200
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach Rd & Lincoln Ave
    ID 8982990
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Merri Village to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 20, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merri Village and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near Merri Village in Boston to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Washington Square Transit Center station near Swampscott, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merri Village to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merri Village and Swampscott, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merri Village to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near Merri Village in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merri Village and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

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