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

From Braintree to Swampscott, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 42 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

102min$6.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 442442
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 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

From Braintree to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing 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 44 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

104min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 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
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Braintree to Swampscott, MA

The distance between Braintree, Swampscott and Swampscott, MA, Swampscott is approximately 23.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Public transit stations close to Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is Braintree.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

Public transit stations close to Swampscott, MA, Swampscott

Swampscott, MA is located at Swampscott, MA, Swampscott and the nearest public transit station is 198 Humphrey St.

Train stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • Lynn Interim
  • Swampscott
  • River Works

Bus stations close to Swampscott, MA:

  • 198 Humphrey St
  • New Ocean St @ Burrill St
  • Opp 174 Humphrey St

From Braintree to Swampscott, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing 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 44 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

104min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Swampscott, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 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
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Swampscott, MA?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Swampscott, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Swampscott, MA in Swampscott by subway and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Braintree to get to Swampscott, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree and Swampscott, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Swampscott, MA in Swampscott.

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

    The ride from Braintree to Swampscott, MA costs $6.50.