There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Swampscott by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
1h 58m$9–26Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 46m$13–24Drive 52.3 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Swampscottcar 52.3 mi
1h 11m$10–14
Worcester to Swampscott by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Swampscott is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Swampscott is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Swampscott via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Worcester and Swampscott is 57 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Swampscott without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $8 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Worcester to Swampscott, including transfers.
Worcester to Swampscott bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Swampscott is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $8 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Swampscott via Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Worcester to Swampscott bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Swampscott is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Worcester to Swampscott.
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