There are 3 ways to get from Merrimack College to Salem by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 9 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merrimack College to McGovern Dbus 9
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain
3h 31m$8–16Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrimack College to Salemcar 16.3 mi
28 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrimack College to Salemtaxi 16.3 mi
28 min$50–65
Merrimack College to Salem by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrimack College to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrimack College to Salem is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
The distance between Merrimack College and Salem is 48 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Salem without a car is to line 9 bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Merrimack College to Salem, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrimack College to Salem is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Merrimack College to Salem.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Merrimack College, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merrimack College to Salem. However, you can walk to Merrimack College, take the line 9 bus to McGovern D, walk to Lawrence, take the train to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Salem.
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Merrimack College to McGovern D
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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