There are 3 ways to get from Swampscott to Plymouth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 22m$21–36Drive 50.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Plymouthcar 50.6 mi
1h 7m$10–14Train
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from South Station to Kingstontrain Kingston Line
2h 46m$11–24
Swampscott to Plymouth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Plymouth is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Plymouth is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Kingston via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Swampscott and Plymouth is 57 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Plymouth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Swampscott to Plymouth, including transfers.
Swampscott to Plymouth bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Swampscott to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Plymouth is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $24 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Plymouth, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Boston South Buses in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Kingston via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 2h 46m.
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
Train from South Station to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
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 Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Plymouth bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Swampscott to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Plymouth is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Swampscott to Plymouth.
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