There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Boston College Station by train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from Government Center to Boston Collegetram B
1h 33m$5–11Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Boston College Stationcar 17.9 mi
30 min$4–5Line 442 bus, subway, line 504 bus, line 57 bus
- Take the bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderlandbus 442
- Take the subway from Wonderland to Statesubway
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Washington St @ Langley Rdbus 57 / ...
2h 1m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Boston College Stationtaxi 17.9 mi
30 min$55–70Line 442 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderlandbus 442
- Take the tram from Government Center to Boston Collegetram B
1h 42m$8–10
Swampscott to Boston College Station by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Boston College Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Boston College Station is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Boston College Station. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Boston College via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Swampscott and Boston College Station is 20 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Boston College Station without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 33m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Swampscott to Boston College Station, including transfers.
Swampscott to Boston College Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to Boston College Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Boston College Station is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Swampscott to Boston College Station.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Boston College Station.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Boston College Station, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Boston College Station. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to Government Center, then take the vehicle to Boston College. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Boston College Station via Wonderland, Wonderland, State, Federal St @ Franklin St, Washington St @ Bacon St, and Washington St @ Langley Rd in around 2h 1m.
Train from Swampscott to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Government Center to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Wonderland to State
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Washington St @ Langley Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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