There are 6 ways to get from Canton to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Canton Center to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 36m$9–20Line 28 bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 20m$3–9Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Canton Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 18m$7–16Drive 30.5 mi
- Drive from Canton to Salemcar 30.5 mi
56 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Salemtaxi 30.5 mi
56 min$100–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Canton Center to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
1h 50m$6–21
Canton to Salem by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Salem is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Salem is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Mattapan, Nubian and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Canton Center and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Canton and Salem is 33 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $8 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Canton to Salem, including transfers.
Canton to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mattapan station.
Canton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
The best way to get from Canton to Salem is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $8 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 450 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Canton Center to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Mattapan, Nubian, Temple Pl @ Washington St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 20m.
Train from Canton Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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 Canton Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Canton Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Mattapan to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Canton to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
Canton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Salem is 31 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Canton to Salem.
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