There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Seaport Square by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Chelsea to Courthousebus Sl3
49 min$3–12Train, subway
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the subway from Bowdoin to Aquariumsubway Blue Line
59 min$5–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Seaport Squaretaxi 12.5 mi
19 min$40–50Drive 12.5 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Seaport Squarecar 12.5 mi
19 min$3–4
Swampscott to Seaport Square by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Seaport Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Seaport Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Seaport Square. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Aquarium via Bowdoin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Swampscott and Seaport Square is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Seaport Square without a car is to train and bus which takes 49 min and costs $2 - $12.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Swampscott to Seaport Square, including transfers.
Swampscott to Seaport Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to Seaport Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Seaport Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Swampscott to Seaport Square.
There are 1808+ hotels available in Seaport Square.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Seaport Square, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Seaport Square. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to Courthouse, then walk to Seaport Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Seaport Square via North Station, Bowdoin, and Aquarium in around 59 min.
Train from Swampscott to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Swampscott to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Bowdoin to Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chelsea to Courthouse
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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