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How to get fromSwampscott to Kendall Squareby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Kendall Square by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    29 min
    $2–8

  2. 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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 12.7 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive  12.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swampscott to Kendall Squarecar car 12.7 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

Swampscott to Kendall Square by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Swampscott to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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