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How to get fromSwampscott to Dorchesterby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Dorchester 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 Jackson Squaresubway subway Orange Line
    47 min
    $5–11

  2. Drive 17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Dorchestercar car 17.1 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    55 min
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Dorchestertaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    29 min
    $55–70

  5. Train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    1h 20m
    $6–16

Swampscott to Dorchester by train and subway

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Dorchester. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the subway to Jackson Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to JFK/UMass via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and South Station in around 55 min.

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