There are 3 ways to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North StationNewburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
1h 36m$11–611Bus
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South StationSl3
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceGreyhound US0230 / ...
2h 51m$16–30Drive 57.3 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Providence57.3 mi
1h 18m$11–16
Swampscott to Rhode Island by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Swampscott and Rhode Island is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Swampscott to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 2h 51m.
Swampscott to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Rhode Island is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Swampscott to Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Providence via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Providence via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 51m.
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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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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