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

The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Boston Common is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Swampscott and Boston Common?

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 Common?

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 29 min.

How far is it from Swampscott to Boston Common?

The distance between Swampscott and Boston Common is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swampscott to Boston Common without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The train from Swampscott to North Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Boston Common bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Boston Common train from?

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

Train or bus from Swampscott to Boston Common?

The best way to get from Swampscott to Boston Common is to train which takes 47 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Swampscott to Boston Common bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swampscott to Boston Common train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swampscott to Boston Common?

Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Boston Common is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Swampscott to Boston Common.

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Boston Common.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Boston Common 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
47 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 21m
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Boston Commontaxi 12.2 mi
20 min
$40–50
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from Swampscott to Boston Commoncar 12.2 mi
20 min
$3–4

Swampscott to Boston Common by train and foot

181Weekly Services

47 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swampscott to Boston Common.

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Swampscott to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 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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