There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Swampscott by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 29m$4–11Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Swampscottcar 11.8 mi
18 min$3–4Line 137 bus, line 110 bus, line 442 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the bus from Wellington to Wonderlandbus 110
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Opp 56 Humphrey Stbus 442
2h 7m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Swampscotttaxi 11.8 mi
18 min$35–50
Reading to Swampscott by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Swampscott is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Swampscott is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Opp 56 Humphrey St via Wellington and Wonderland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Swampscott via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Reading and Swampscott is 25 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Swampscott without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Reading to Swampscott, including transfers.
Reading to Swampscott bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Swampscott is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus and line 110 bus and line 442 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Reading to Swampscott via North Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Opp 56 Humphrey St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Wellington, Wellington, and Wonderland in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from North Station to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Wellington to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Wonderland to Opp 56 Humphrey St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Swampscott bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.
Reading to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Swampscott is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Reading to Swampscott.
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