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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrimack Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - 1111
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
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pond Street - Cvs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA by bus and train via 24, LOWELL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA 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 13 min. The ride fare is $18.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimack Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

133min$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
    #328 | 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
    #33 | 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 and Swampscott, MA is approximately 49.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimack Plaza) 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 Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA by bus and train via 24, LOWELL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA 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 13 min. The ride fare is $18.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimack Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

133min$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
    #328 | 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
    #33 | 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 11, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrimack Plaza to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 133 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 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 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 Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Swampscott, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza and Swampscott, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 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 Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

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