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How to get fromSwampscott to Back Bay (Station)by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Back Bay (Station) by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the subway from North Station to Back Baysubway subway Orange Line
    41 min
    $5–11
  2. Drive  13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Back Bay (Station)car car 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $3–4
  3. Line 455 bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex St opp Burrill St to Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garagebus bus 455
    2. Take the bus from Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus bus 450 / ...
    1h 43m
    $5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Back Bay (Station)taxi taxi 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $40–55

Swampscott to Back Bay (Station) by train and subway

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Essex St opp Burrill St to Back Bay via Western Ave @ MBTA Lynn Garage, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, and Haymarket in around 1h 43m.

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