There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Salem by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 28m$5–11Tram, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Brookline Village to Haymarkettram D
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 10m$3–7Drive 19.2 mi
- Drive from Brookline to Salemcar 19.2 mi
31 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Salemtaxi 19.2 mi
31 min$60–75
Brookline to Salem by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Salem is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Salem. However, there are services departing from Brookline Village and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Brookline and Salem is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 28m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Brookline to Salem, including transfers.
Brookline to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Village station.
Brookline to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Salem is 19 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Brookline to Salem.
There are 1351+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brookline to Salem. However, you can take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookline Village to Washington St @ New Derby St via Haymarket and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Brookline Village to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Brookline Village to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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