There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
2h 17m$11–28Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Swampscottcar 47.8 mi
1h$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 51m$24–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Swampscotttaxi 47.8 mi
1h$300–360Bus, line 66 bus, subway, line 442 bus
- Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Logan Office Center to Terminal E - Arrivalsbus 66
- Take the subway from Airport to Wonderlandsubway
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Opp 174 Humphrey Stbus 442
3h 22m$28–44
Portsmouth to Swampscott by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Bus Stop and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Swampscott via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Swampscott is 74 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $10 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Swampscott bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
Portsmouth to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Swampscott is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $10 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Swampscott via Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dover to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wonderland to Opp 174 Humphrey St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Portsmouth to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
- Phone
- +1 800-235-6426
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Logan Office Center to Terminal E - Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massport
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Swampscott bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portsmouth to Swampscott train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Swampscott is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Portsmouth to Swampscott.
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