There are 4 ways to get from Seaport Square to Swampscott by bus, train, subway, taxi, 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 Courthouse to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 9m$3–11Subway, train
- Take the subway from Aquarium to Bowdoinsubway Blue Line
- Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 21m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seaport Square to Swampscotttaxi 12.9 mi
20 min$40–55Drive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Seaport Square to Swampscottcar 12.9 mi
20 min$3–4
Seaport Square to Swampscott by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaport Square to Swampscott is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Seaport Square to Swampscott is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Seaport Square to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Aquarium and arriving at Swampscott via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Seaport Square and Swampscott is 16 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Seaport Square to Swampscott without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 9m and costs $2 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Seaport Square to Swampscott, including transfers.
Seaport Square to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Aquarium station.
Seaport Square to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Bowdoin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaport Square to Swampscott is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Seaport Square to Swampscott.
There are 1669+ hotels available in Swampscott.
What companies run services between Seaport Square, MA, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Seaport Square to Swampscott. However, you can walk to Courthouse, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Swampscott. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaport Square to Swampscott via Aquarium, Bowdoin, and North Station in around 1h 21m.
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 Aquarium to Bowdoin
- Ave. Duration
- 4 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 Courthouse to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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