There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
2h 45m$11–29Drive 48.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Portsmouthcar 48.1 mi
59 min$9–13Train
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
4h 20m$25–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Portsmouthtaxi 48.1 mi
59 min$300–360Line 442 bus, subway, line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderlandbus 442
- Take the subway from Wonderland to Airportsubway
- Take the bus from Terminal E - Arrivals to Logan Office Centerbus 66
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus
3h 44m$29–43
Swampscott to Portsmouth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Swampscott and Portsmouth is 74 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $10 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Swampscott to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Swampscott to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Portsmouth is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $10 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Portsmouth, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Portsmouth Bus Stop via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Russell / Deer Sts. via North Station, Boston, Dover, and Dover Transportation Center in around 4h 20m.
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 Wonderland to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Humphrey St @ Monument Ave to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-235-6426
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Terminal E - Arrivals to Logan Office Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massport
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Swampscott to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Portsmouth is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Swampscott to Portsmouth.
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