There are 6 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott by bus, train, subway, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Airport to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
54 min$3–11Drive 10.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscottcar 10.4 mi
16 min$2–3Subway, line 442 bus
- Take the subway from Airport to Wonderlandsubway Blue Line
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Opp 56 Humphrey Stbus 442
1h 9m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscotttaxi 10.4 mi
16 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Swampscott10.4 mi
16 minSubway, train
- Take the subway from Airport to Bowdoinsubway Blue Line
- Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 10m$4–10
Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Swampscott via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Swampscott is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott without a car is to bus and train which takes 54 min and costs $2 - $12.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Airport station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Bowdoin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott.
There are 1663+ hotels available in Swampscott.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston Airport (BOS) to Swampscott. However, you can take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Swampscott. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport to Opp 56 Humphrey St via Wonderland and Wonderland in around 1h 9m.
Train from Chelsea to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Airport to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Airport to Bowdoin
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Airport to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wonderland to Opp 56 Humphrey St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Swampscott. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




