There are 3 ways to get from Harvard to Salem by train, car, or taxi
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Harvard to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Salem is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Salem. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Harvard and Salem is 56 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $7 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Harvard to Salem, including transfers.
Harvard to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
Harvard to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Salem is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Harvard to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Salem via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, and North Station in around 3h 6m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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