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How to get fromSwampscott to Harvard Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Harvard University by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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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 Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    57 min
    $5–11

  2. Drive 13.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Harvard Universitycar car 13.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, bus, subway

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    3. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway subway
    1h 8m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Harvard Universitytaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    24 min
    $45–55

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Union Squaretram tram D
    1h 15m
    $5–11

Swampscott to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Harvard University. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, take the subway to Harvard, then walk to Harvard University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Harvard University via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, South Station, and Harvard in around 1h 8m.

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