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How to get fromEast Boston to Salemby ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Boston to Salem by ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry ferry Boston-Salem
    1h
    $35

  2. Line 116 bus, line 455 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meridian St @ Saratoga St to Wonderlandbus bus 116
    2. Take the bus from Wonderland to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450 / ...
    1h 50m
    $2–4

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport to Chelseabus bus Sl3
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h
    $4–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Salemtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  5. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Boston to Salemcar car 12.8 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

East Boston to Salem by bus and train

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between East Boston, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meridian St @ Saratoga St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Wonderland in around 1h 50m.

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