There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Salem Willows by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Beverlytrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
42 min$14–23Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Salem Willowscar 17.5 mi
28 min$4–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 28m$35Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
1h 42m$14–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Salem Willowstaxi 17.5 mi
28 min$55–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Salem Willows is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Salem Willows is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Salem Willows. However, there are services departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal and arriving at Salem Ferry Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Salem Willows. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Beverly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Boston and Salem Willows is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Salem Willows without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Boston to Salem Willows, including transfers.
Boston to Salem Willows bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Boston to Salem Willows train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Salem Willows, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Beverly hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h.
Train from North Station to Beverly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
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Booking & Getting There
The best way to get from Boston to Salem Willows is to train which takes 42 min and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
Boston to Salem Willows bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Boston to Salem Willows train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Beverly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Salem Willows is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Boston to Salem Willows.
There are 1292+ hotels available in Salem Willows.