There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Natick by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 4m$8–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 28m$4–17Drive 28.3 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Natickcar 28.3 mi
48 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Naticktaxi 28.3 mi
48 min$90–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the train from South Station to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 13m$6–21
Swampscott to Natick by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Natick is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Natick is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Natick. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Natick. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Natick Center via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Swampscott and Natick is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Natick without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $8 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Swampscott to Natick, including transfers.
Swampscott to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Swampscott to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Natick is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $8 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $17 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Natick Center via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 28m.
Train from Swampscott to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Back Bay to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from South Station to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Swampscott to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Swampscott to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Natick is 28 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Swampscott to Natick.
There are 474+ hotels available in Natick.





