What is the cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Waltham is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Waltham is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Swampscott and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Essex St opp Burrill St and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage and Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Waltham?

No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Swampscott to Waltham?

The distance between Swampscott and Waltham is 23 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

How do I travel from Swampscott to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Swampscott to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Swampscott to Waltham?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Swampscott to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Waltham bus from?

Swampscott to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Essex St opp Burrill St station.

Where do I catch the Swampscott to Waltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Swampscott to Waltham?

The best way to get from Swampscott to Waltham is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 455 bus and line 450 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Swampscott to Waltham bus arrive?

Swampscott to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage station.

Where does the Swampscott to Waltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swampscott to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Waltham is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Swampscott to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Waltham.

Swampscott to Waltham - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 455 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Waltham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 48m
$4–10
Line 455 bus, line 450 bus, line 505 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essex St opp Burrill St to Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garagebus 455
2. Take the bus from Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450 / ...
3. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
3h 27m
$3–9
Drive 19.9 mi
1. Drive from Swampscott to Walthamcar 19.9 mi
33 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Walthamtaxi 19.9 mi
33 min
$60–80

Swampscott to Waltham by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Swampscott to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex St opp Burrill St to Moody St @ Carter St via Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage, Surface Rd @ Hanover St, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 3h 27m.

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