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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Swampscott is to bus via New York which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 44m.

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 11m and costs $100 - $440.

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 7h 2m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Swampscott?

The distance between Philadelphia and Swampscott is 340 miles. The road distance is 313.8 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 42m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 26m.

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 6h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Swampscott.

Where can I stay near Swampscott?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Swampscott.

Philadelphia to Swampscott - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Bostontrain Acela
6h 42m
$48–801
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 44m
$45–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 26m
$61–119
Drive 312 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Swampscottcar 312 mi
6h 1m
$57–83
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscotttrain
4h 11m
$106–435
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 2m
$49–1,357
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 52m
$121–422
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 42m
$269–1,377
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)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
6h 24m
$50–290
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 43m
$82–480

Philadelphia to Swampscott by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 337.6 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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 26m.

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