There are 4 ways to get from East Somerville to Salem by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 4m$5–11Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
1h 49m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Somerville to Salemtaxi 14.6 mi
24 min$45–60Drive 14.6 mi
- Drive from East Somerville to Salemcar 14.6 mi
24 min$3–4
East Somerville to Salem by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Somerville to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from East Somerville to Salem is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from East Somerville to Salem. However, there are services departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from East Somerville to Salem. However, there are services departing from Sullivan Square and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between East Somerville and Salem is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from East Somerville to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from East Somerville to Salem, including transfers.
East Somerville to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
East Somerville to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from East Somerville to Salem is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between East Somerville, 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
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More Questions & Answers
East Somerville to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
East Somerville to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Somerville to Salem is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from East Somerville to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.

