There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Salem Willows by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 28m$35Train
cheapest- Take the train from North Station to Beverlytrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 29m$3–9Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
2h 29m$3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Salem Willowstaxi 17.5 mi
28 min$55–70Drive 17.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Salem Willowscar 17.5 mi
28 min$4–5
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 2h 29m.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Beverly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Boston and Salem Willows is 25 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Salem Willows without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 28m and costs $35.
The ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal takes 1h including transfers and departs four times a day.
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?
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. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to Beverly hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min.
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 1h 29m and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $2 - $11 and takes 2h 29m.
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 1383+ hotels available in Salem Willows.