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

From Swampscott to Waltham, MA by train

To get from Swampscott to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

86min$15.00
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swampscott to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EZRIDE bus and finally take the 70 bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

116min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Landsdowne/University Park
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St @ Sidney St
    ID 730
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Waltham, MA

The distance between Swampscott, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 22.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott to Waltham, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swampscott

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Burrill St.

Train stations close to Swampscott:

  • Lynn Interim

Bus stations close to Swampscott:

  • Essex St @ Burrill St
  • Essex St Opp Burrill St
  • Essex St @ Elm Pl

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • West Newton
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Main St @ Liberty St

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From Swampscott to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Swampscott to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EZRIDE bus and finally take the 70 bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

116min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Landsdowne/University Park
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St @ Sidney St
    ID 730
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line EZRIDE, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #120 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #120 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott.

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

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

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

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

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