There are 4 ways to get from Longwood Medical Area to Salem by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Longwood Medical Area to North Stationtram E
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 27m$5–11Tram, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Longwood Medical Area to Haymarkettram E
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 9m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Longwood Medical Area to Salemtaxi 18 mi
29 min$55–70Drive 18 mi
- Drive from Longwood Medical Area to Salemcar 18 mi
29 min$4–5
Longwood Medical Area to Salem by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longwood Medical Area to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Longwood Medical Area to Salem is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Longwood Medical Area to Salem. However, there are services departing from Longwood Medical Area and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Longwood Medical Area and Salem is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Longwood Medical Area to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 27m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Longwood Medical Area to Salem, including transfers.
Longwood Medical Area to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Longwood Medical Area station.
Longwood Medical Area to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longwood Medical Area to Salem is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Longwood Medical Area to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Longwood Medical Area, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Longwood Medical Area to Salem. However, you can take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Longwood Medical Area to Washington St @ New Derby St via Haymarket and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 9m.
Tram from Longwood Medical Area to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Longwood Medical Area to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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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