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

From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EZRIDE bus 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 53 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

113min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St
    ID 73
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vassar St./Mass. Ave.
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Inbound To North Station From Erie St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

113min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 10
    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 Waltham to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Waltham, Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 24.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

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 @ Ellis Rd.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Swampscott
  • Lynn Interim
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Paradise Rd @ Ellis Rd
  • Paradise Rd @ Burrill St
  • New Ocean St @ Burrill St

Related Routes

From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

113min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 10
    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 Waltham to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line EZRIDE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Swampscott, MA?

    The 70 bus line goes from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station near Waltham in Waltham to University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till University Park station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta stop near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the bus at the University Park station, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Waltham to Swampscott, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Swampscott, MA costs $9.70.

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