There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Salem by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Forge Park/495 to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 12m$20–33Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bellingham to Salemcar 47.1 mi
1h 17m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bellingham to Salemtaxi 47.1 mi
1h 17m$140–180Train, line 455 bus
- Take the train from Forge Park/495 to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450 / ...
2h 54m$18–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Salem is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham to Salem. However, there are services departing from Forge Park/495 and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Bellingham and Salem is 50 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Bellingham to Salem, including transfers.
Bellingham to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forge Park/495 station.
Bellingham to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Salem is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bellingham to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Bellingham, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bellingham to Salem via Forge Park/495, Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 12m.
Train from Forge Park/495 to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Forge Park/495 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Bus from Wonderland to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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