There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to BostonNortheast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to SwampscottNewburyport/Rockport Line
1h 46m$11–567Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to South StationProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from South Station to ChelseaSl3
2h 28m$8–569Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from South Station to ChelseaSl3
2h 13m$16–27Drive 57.2 mi
- Drive from Providence to Swampscott57.2 mi
1h 19m$11–16
Rhode Island to Swampscott by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Swampscott via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Swampscott is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Swampscott is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 2h 13m.
Rhode Island to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Swampscott is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Rhode Island to Swampscott.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Swampscott via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Swampscott via Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 2h 13m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from North Station to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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