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How to get fromBack Bay to Swampscottby train (Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Swampscott by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to BostontrainDowneaster
    4h 14m
    $30–41
  2. Drive 87.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Back Bay to Swampscottcar87.2 mi
    1h 44m
    $16–23
  3. Line 54 bus, line 70 bus, line 1 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UNE Campus Center to Saco Transportation Centerbus54
    2. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St + Bramhall Stbus70
    3. Take the bus from Congress St + Deering Ave to Ptc I/Bbus1
    4. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from South Station to ChelseabusSl3
    6. Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscotttrain
    5h 45m

Back Bay to Swampscott by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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