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How to get fromSouth Station to Swampscottby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Swampscott by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    49 min
    $2–8

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus bus Sl3
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Swampscotttrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 5m
    $3–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Station to Swampscotttaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive  13.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Station to Swampscottcar car 13.5 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

South Station to Swampscott by bus and train

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Swampscott hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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