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How to get fromSwampscott to Walthamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 38m
    $3–10

  2. Bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus bus 505
    2h 34m
    $4–17

  3. Drive 19.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swampscott to Walthamcar car 19.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Walthamtaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    33 min
    $60–80

Swampscott to Waltham by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Swampscott to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Moody St @ Carter St via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 34m.

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