How to get fromDorchester to Salemby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Salem by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to North Stationsubway Orange Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 15m
$5–11
Subway, line 450 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Park Streetsubway Red Line
2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 12m
$3–7
Drive 19.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Salemcar 19.7 mi
35 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Salemtaxi 19.7 mi
35 min
$60–75
Bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the bus from Nubian to Temple Pl @ Washington Stbus Sl5
2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 15m
$3–9

Dorchester to Salem by subway and train

179Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Nubian to Washington St @ New Derby St via Temple Pl @ Washington St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 15m.

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Salem, United States(opens in a new window)

Salem is a historic coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the North Shore of Greater Boston. Continuous settlement by Europeans began in 1626 with English colonists. Salem was one of the most significant seaports trading commodities in early American history. Prior to the dissolution of county governments in Massachusetts in 1999, it served as one of 2 county seats for Essex County alongside Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Things to do in Salem

Salem Willows(Opens in a new window)

Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital. The area became a public park in 1858, and became a summer destination for residents of Boston's North Shore, many of whom escaped the heat of the city on newly popular streetcars. Construction on the amusement park began in the summer of 1877 by the Naumkeag Street Railway Company which had extended its horsecar system to the park. On June 10, 1880 the park opened with many amusement park additions. By 1911, electric streetcar service had been increased to include two tracks from Derby Street along Fort Ave. to the end of the line at what is now the parking lot at the arcade.

Places to stay in Salem

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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9.0Fabulous

Stepping Stone Inn(Opens in a new window)

9.9Exceptional

Northey Street House(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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