There are 4 ways to get from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Kenmore to North Stationtram D / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 26m$5–11Tram, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Blandford Street to Government Centertram B
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 1m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salemtaxi 17.2 mi
27 min$55–70Drive 17.2 mi
- Drive from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salemcar 17.2 mi
27 min$4–5
Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kenmore and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Lansdowne Station (MBTA) and Salem is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem, including transfers.
Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kenmore station.
Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Lansdowne Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lansdowne Station (MBTA) to Salem. However, you can walk to Kenmore, take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blandford Street to Washington St @ New Derby St via Government Center and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 1m.
Tram from Kenmore to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Tram from Blandford Street to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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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