There are 5 ways to get from Coolidge Corner to Salem by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Coolidge Corner to Government Centertram C
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 39m$5–11Tram, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Coolidge Corner to Government Centertram C
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 11m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coolidge Corner to Salemtaxi 18.3 mi
30 min$55–70Drive 18.3 mi
- Drive from Coolidge Corner to Salemcar 18.3 mi
30 min$4–5Line 66 bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard St @ Shailer St to Nubianbus 66
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 48m$3–9
Coolidge Corner to Salem by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolidge Corner to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Coolidge Corner to Salem is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolidge Corner to Salem. However, there are services departing from Harvard St @ Shailer St and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Nubian and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolidge Corner to Salem. However, there are services departing from Coolidge Corner and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Coolidge Corner and Salem is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.
The best way to get from Coolidge Corner to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 39m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Coolidge Corner to Salem, including transfers.
Coolidge Corner to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard St @ Shailer St station.
Coolidge Corner to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Coolidge Corner station.
Coolidge Corner to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Coolidge Corner, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harvard St @ Shailer St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Nubian, Temple Pl @ Washington St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 48m.
Tram from Coolidge Corner to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Tram from Coolidge Corner to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Harvard St @ Shailer St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Coolidge Corner to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolidge Corner to Salem is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Coolidge Corner to Salem.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.

