How to get from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA by subway and train?

From Needham Center to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $17.40. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

102min$17.40
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | 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

From Needham Center to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

112min$12.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    14 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 Needham Center to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Needham Center and Swampscott, MA is approximately 26.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA

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

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From Needham Center to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

112min$12.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    14 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 Needham Center to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #620 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Ruggles station near Swampscott, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center and Swampscott, MA by train and subway is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Center to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #620 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Center and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the train at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Needham Center to Swampscott, MA costs $17.40.

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