There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Westwood by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway, bus
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain
- Take the subway from North Station to Forest Hillssubway
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Hill Stbus 34E
1h 50m$17–30Drive 26.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Westwoodcar 26.8 mi
46 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swampscott to Westwoodtaxi 26.8 mi
46 min$85–110Train
- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Islingtontrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 4m$18–34
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Westwood is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Westwood is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Westwood. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Islington via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Swampscott and Westwood is 35 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Westwood without a car is to train and subway and bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $17 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Swampscott to Westwood, including transfers.
Swampscott to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Westwood is 27 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Swampscott to Westwood.
There are 1557+ hotels available in Westwood.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Westwood, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Westwood via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, Ruggles, and Islington in around 2h 4m.
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 North Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Ruggles to Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Hill St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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