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How to get fromSwampscott to Harvard Squareby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Harvard Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    53 min
    $5–11

  2. Drive  14.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Harvard Squarecar car 14.2 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, bus, subway

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    3. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway subway
    1h 4m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 14.2 mi
    26 min
    $45–55

Swampscott to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Harvard Square. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, take the subway to Harvard, then walk to Harvard Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Harvard Square via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, South Station, and Harvard in around 1h 4m.

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