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

The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Boston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Swampscott and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swampscott - Railroad Ave @ Pine St and arriving at North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way station. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swampscott and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Swampscott to Boston?

The distance between Swampscott and Boston is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swampscott to Boston without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The train from Swampscott to North Station takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Boston bus from?

Swampscott to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott - Railroad Ave @ Pine St station.

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Boston train from?

Swampscott to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.

Train or bus from Swampscott to Boston?

The best way to get from Swampscott to Boston is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Swampscott to Boston bus arrive?

Swampscott to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way.

Where does the Swampscott to Boston train arrive?

Swampscott to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Swampscott to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Swampscott to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Boston.

Swampscott to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
30 min
$3–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swampscott - Railroad Ave @ Pine St to North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Waybus Newburyport/Rockport Line Shuttle
1h 5m
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Bostontaxi 11.8 mi
19 min
$35–50
Drive 11.8 mi
1. Drive from Swampscott to Bostoncar 11.8 mi
19 min
$3–4

Swampscott to Boston by train

145Weekly Trains

30 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Swampscott to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Swampscott - Railroad Ave @ Pine St to North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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