There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Salem State University by tram, bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, line 455 bus
best- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Government Centertram B
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Loring Ave @ Salem State Universitybus 455
1h 57m$6–10Line 85 bus, line 110 bus, line 455 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vassar St @ Audrey St to Grand Union Blvd @ Canal Stbus 85
- Take the bus from Wellington to Wonderlandbus 110
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Loring Ave @ Salem State Universitybus 455
2h 53m$3–9Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Government Centertram B
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 3m$6–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Salem State Universitytaxi 18.1 mi
29 min$55–70Drive 18.1 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Salem State Universitycar 18.1 mi
29 min$4–5
Boston University to Salem State University by foot, tram, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Salem State University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Salem State University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Salem State University. However, there are services departing from Vassar St @ Audrey St and arriving at Loring Ave @ Salem State University via Wellington and Wonderland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Salem State University. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Boston University and Salem State University is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Salem State University without a car is to tram and line 455 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Boston University to Salem State University, including transfers.
Boston University to Salem State University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Vassar St @ Audrey St station.
Boston University to Salem State University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to Salem State University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Grand Union Blvd @ Canal St station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Salem State University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Salem State University via Vassar St @ Audrey St, Grand Union Blvd @ Canal St, Wellington, Wonderland, and Loring Ave @ Salem State University in around 2h 53m.
Tram from Boston University Central to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston University East to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Bus from Wonderland to Loring Ave @ Salem State University
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Vassar St @ Audrey St to Grand Union Blvd @ Canal St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wellington to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wonderland to Loring Ave @ Salem State University
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Boston University to Salem State University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Salem State University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Boston University to Salem State University.
There are 1399+ hotels available in Salem State University.

