How to get from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square station to Heritage Towers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

130min
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1919
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrimac Square
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Salisbury Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heritage Towers
    ID 8993023
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heritage Towers
    ID 8993024
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    27 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

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

To get from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

130min
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrimac Square
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Salisbury Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Road & Emerald Way
    ID 8916200
    31 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 Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Merrimac Square and Swampscott, MA is approximately 37.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Square 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

130min
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrimac Square
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Salisbury Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Road & Emerald Way
    ID 8916200
    31 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 Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 19, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 20, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Square and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Salisbury Beach station near Merrimac Square in Boston to Heritage Towers station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Heritage Towers station near Swampscott, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimac Square and Swampscott, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Square to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Salisbury Beach stop near Merrimac Square in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Heritage Towers station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

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