What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Swampscott?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Swampscott via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

The distance between Philadelphia and Swampscott is 342 miles. The road distance is 313.9 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Swampscott without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Swampscott train from?

Philadelphia to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Swampscott train arrive?

Philadelphia to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Swampscott is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Philadelphia to Swampscott.

Where can I stay near Swampscott?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Swampscott.

Philadelphia to Swampscott - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
6h 34m
$48–801
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
8h 18m
$49–122
Drive 312.1 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Swampscott312.1 mi
5h 59m
$57–83
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscott
4h 4m
$100–369
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
6h 53m
$49–1,357
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 39m
$51–120
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
4h 45m
$108–581
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
6h 18m
$53–870
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
6h 36m
$230–636

Philadelphia to Swampscott by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.5 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Swampscott via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 8h 18m.

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