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How to get fromIpswich to Swampscottby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Swampscott by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Swampscotttrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    27 min
    $2–9

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Swampscotttaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    28 min
    $50–65

  3. Drive 16.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Swampscottcar car 16.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  4. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from Salem to Swampscotttrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    54 min
    $3–8

  5. Train, line 455 bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Essex St opp Burrill Stbus bus 455
    59 min
    $3–12

Ipswich to Swampscott by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.8 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Ipswich to Swampscott every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 27 min.

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