There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Crossing 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
50 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
1h 9m$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 12m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Downtown Crossing to Salemtaxi 15.7 mi
24 min$50–65Drive 15.7 mi
- Drive from Downtown Crossing to Salemcar 15.7 mi
24 min$3–5
Downtown Crossing to Salem by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Crossing to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Crossing to Salem is to taxi which takes 24 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.
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 Downtown Crossing and Salem is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
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The best way to get from Downtown Crossing to Salem without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from North Station to Salem takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Downtown Crossing to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
What companies run services between Downtown Crossing, 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
Downtown Crossing to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Downtown Crossing to Salem is to train which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 9m.
Downtown Crossing to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
Downtown Crossing to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Crossing to Salem is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Downtown Crossing to Salem.
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