There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal by train, bus, 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 South Stationbus Sl3
52 min$3–12Train
cheapest- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
54 min$2–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminaltaxi 13.2 mi
21 min$40–55Drive 13.2 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminalcar 13.2 mi
21 min$3–4
Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swampscott and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Swampscott and South Station Bus Terminal is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 52 min and costs $2 - $12.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Swampscott to South Station Bus Terminal.
There are 1808+ hotels available in South Station Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and South Station Bus Terminal, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Swampscott to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 28 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
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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