How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL 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 48 min. The ride fare is $18.50.

168min$18.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 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 Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 48.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack Plaza 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.

Public transit stations close to Merrimack Plaza

Merrimack Plaza is located at Merrimack Plaza, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza.

Bus stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden
  • Burnham Road - Park Garden Apartments

Public transit stations close to Swampscott, MA, Swampscott

Swampscott, MA is located at Swampscott, MA, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Lynn Interim
  • Swampscott
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd
  • Paradise Rd @ Norfolk Ave
  • New Ocean St @ Rock Ave

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza 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 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimack Plaza to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA costs $18.50.

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