There are 5 ways to get from Mattapan to Salem by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to North Stationsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 35m$8–16Drive 22.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mattapan to Salemcar 22.1 mi
40 min$4–6Line 28 bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Rugglesbus 28
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 40m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mattapan to Salemtaxi 22.1 mi
40 min$70–85Train
- Take the train from Blue Hill Avenue to South Stationtrain Fairmount Line / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 40m$7–19
Mattapan to Salem by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattapan to Salem is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Mattapan to Salem is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattapan to Salem. However, there are services departing from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattapan to Salem. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Mattapan and Salem is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mattapan to Salem without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Mattapan to Salem, including transfers.
Mattapan to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St station.
Mattapan to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
The best way to get from Mattapan to Salem is to line 28 bus and line 450 bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $5 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Mattapan, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Ruggles, Ruggles, Haymarket, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blue Hill Avenue to Salem via South Station, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 40m.
Subway from Forest Hills 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
Train from Blue Hill Avenue to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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 Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
Mattapan to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Mattapan to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattapan to Salem is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Mattapan to Salem.
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