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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square 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 17 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.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Square
    ID 4256755
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    21 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
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Public transit directions from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Merrimac Square and Swampscott, MA is approximately 54.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimac Square to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Square 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 17 min.

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

    The 17 bus line goes from Merrimac Square station near Merrimac Square 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 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 17 min.

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the Merrimac Square 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 Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

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