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How to get fromWaltham to Swampscottby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 20m
    $4–10

  2. Line 505 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus bus Sl3
    1h 55m
    $4–16

  3. Drive 20.1 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Swampscottcar car 20.1 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Swampscotttaxi taxi 20.1 mi
    34 min
    $60–80

Waltham to Swampscott by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Waltham to Swampscott via North Station in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Swampscott via Lincoln St @ Essex St, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 1h 55m.

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