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

From South Station to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Swampscott station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

60min$5.90
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
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
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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
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Public transit directions from South Station to Swampscott, MA

The distance between South Station and Swampscott, MA is approximately 16.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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.

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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.

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Swampscott, MA by bus and train is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea 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 Chelsea station, 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 bus fare from South Station to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Swampscott, MA costs $5.90.

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