There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) 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
1h 5m$5–11Line 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 17m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salemtaxi 15.9 mi
25 min$50–65Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salemcar 15.9 mi
25 min$3–5
Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chinatown and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Chinatown Station (MBTA) and Salem is 18 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
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The best way to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem, including transfers.
Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
What companies run services between Chinatown Station (MBTA), 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
Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 14m.
Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Chinatown Station (MBTA) to Salem.
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