There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Boston, South Station
best- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport / ...
2h 35m$39–59Drive 67.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canalcar 67.3 mi
1h 24m$13–18Train
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from South Station to Bournetrain CapeFLYER
3h 21m$34–63Bus
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Park & Ride Lot, Sagamore Circle, MAbus Boston
2h 51m$28–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Bourne via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Swampscott and Cape Cod Canal is 74 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal without a car is to bus via Boston, South Station which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal, including transfers.
Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal is to bus via Boston, South Station which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Cape Cod Canal, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, and Bourne in around 3h 21m.
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
- Phone
- +1 508-775-8504
- [email protected]
- Website
- CapeFlyer
Train from South Station to Bourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–38
- Website
- CapeFlyer
- South Station to Bourne
- $20
- South Station to Hyannis
- $22
- Middleborough to Hyannis
- $38
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–29
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $22–29
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Park & Ride Lot, Sagamore Circle, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Swampscott to Cape Cod Canal.
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