There are 5 ways to get from Charles/MGH to Salem by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
48 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
1h 14m$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 23m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charles/MGH to Salemtaxi 15.5 mi
23 min$50–60Drive 15.5 mi
- Drive from Charles/MGH to Salemcar 15.5 mi
23 min$3–5
Charles/MGH to Salem by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charles/MGH to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Charles/MGH to Salem is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
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 Salem. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Charles/MGH and Salem is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charles/MGH to Salem without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from North Station to Salem takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Charles/MGH to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Charles/MGH to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
What companies run services between Charles/MGH, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Salem hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 59 min.
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 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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Charles/MGH to Salem is to train which takes 48 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 14m.
Charles/MGH to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
Charles/MGH to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles/MGH to Salem is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Charles/MGH to Salem.
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