There are 6 ways to get from Swampscott to Harvard University by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
56 min$5–11Line 429 bus, line 109 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lynn to Lynn St @ Beach St Berth C - Linden Sqbus 429
- Take the bus from Lynn St @ Beach St Berth A - Linden Sq to Kirkland St @ Kirkland Placebus 109
2h 28m$3–9Train, bus, subway
- Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
1h 7m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Harvard Universitytaxi 13.8 mi
24 min$45–55Drive 13.8 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Harvard Universitycar 13.8 mi
24 min$3–4Train, tram
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Union Squaretram D
1h 14m$5–11
Swampscott to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Harvard University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave and arriving at Kirkland St @ Kirkland Place via Lynn and Lynn St @ Beach St Berth A - Linden Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Harvard via North Station and Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Swampscott and Harvard University is 18 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Harvard University without a car is to train and subway which takes 56 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Swampscott to Harvard University, including transfers.
Swampscott to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lynn station.
Swampscott to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lynn St @ Beach St Berth C - Linden Sq station.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Harvard University via Lynn, Lynn St @ Beach St Berth C - Linden Sq, Lynn St @ Beach St Berth A - Linden Sq, and Kirkland St @ Kirkland Place in around 2h 28m.
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
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Train from Swampscott to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 North Station to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Lynn to Lynn St @ Beach St Berth C - Linden Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Lynn St @ Beach St Berth A - Linden Sq to Kirkland St @ Kirkland Place
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Harvard University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Swampscott to Harvard University.
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