How to get from South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Airport 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 4 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

64min$4.10
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from South Station to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 13 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 10
    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 South Station to Swampscott, MA

The distance between South Station and Swampscott, MA is approximately 14.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Station to Swampscott, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, BLUE LINE and 442

To get from South Station to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 13 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Marblehead Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opp 56 Humphrey St
    ID 4811
    23 min
  • 10
    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 South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station and Swampscott, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Airport station near South Station in Boston to Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Airport station near Swampscott, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South Station and Swampscott, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Airport stop near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Airport stop, which is closest to Swampscott, MA.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 2:35 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Swampscott, MA costs $4.10.

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