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

From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by train

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 25 min. The ride fare is $15.00. The train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$15.00
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swampscott
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swampscott, MA
    Walk to
    Swampscott, MA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Federal St @ Franklin St 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 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

124min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    330 yd • 4 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
    24 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 Waltham to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Waltham and Swampscott, MA is approximately 22.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Swampscott, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swampscott – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Waltham to Swampscott, MA

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

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From Waltham to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Swampscott, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Federal St @ Franklin St 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 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Swampscott, MA on the Moovit app.

124min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    330 yd • 4 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
    24 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 Waltham to Swampscott, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 505, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Swampscott, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham and Swampscott, MA by train is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

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

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

    The ride from Waltham to Swampscott, MA costs $15.00.

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