How to get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by subway and train?

From Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

63min$10.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 442 bus from Wonderland station to Opp 56 Humphrey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 15.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by subway 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 Swampscott, MA, Swampscott

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

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Lynn Interim
  • Swampscott
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Norfolk Ave
  • Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd
  • 50 Humphrey St

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From Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 442 bus from Wonderland station to Opp 56 Humphrey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by subway and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Swampscott, MA costs $10.40.

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