There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Porter Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North StationNewburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to PorterFitchburg Line
1h 27m$4–9Line 442 bus, line 110 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderland442
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Wellington110
- Take the bus from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot to Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St96
2h 35m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Porter Square14.1 mi
24 min$45–55Drive 14.1 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Porter Square14.1 mi
24 min$3–4
Swampscott to Porter Square by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Porter Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Porter Square is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Porter Square. However, there are services departing from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St via Wonderland, Wellington and Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Porter Square. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Porter via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Swampscott and Porter Square is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Porter Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $4 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Swampscott to Porter Square, including transfers.
Swampscott to Porter Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave station.
Swampscott to Porter Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Porter Square is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 442 bus and line 110 bus and line 96 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Porter Square, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Porter Square via North Station and Porter in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Porter Square via Wonderland, Wellington, 116 Riverside Ave, Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot, and Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St in around 2h 35m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Swampscott to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Train from North Station to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Wonderland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot to Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Porter Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wonderland station.
Swampscott to Porter Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Porter Square is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Swampscott to Porter Square.
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