There are 6 ways to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
44 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
1h 8m$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 35m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA)taxi 15.8 mi
24 min$50–65Drive 15.8 mi
- Drive from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA)car 15.8 mi
24 min$3–5Line 450 bus via Essex St @ Summer St
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer Stbus 450
1h 9m$1–5
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) 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 Salem. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
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 Government Center Station (MBTA) and Salem Station (MBTA) is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.
The best way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from North Station to Salem takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
What companies run services between Government Center Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Salem Station (MBTA), 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 Salem hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
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 Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
The best way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 44 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 8m.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA) is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Salem Station (MBTA).
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