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There are 6 ways to get from Needham to Salem by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 43m
    $8–19

  2. Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus bus 504 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    3h 22m
    $4–14

  3. Tram, line 450 bus

    1. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Haymarkettram tram D
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    2h 50m
    $6–12

  4. Drive 26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Salemcar car 26.7 mi
    43 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Salemtaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    43 min
    $85–100

  6. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram tram D
    2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2h 7m
    $8–16

Needham to Salem by train and subway

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Federal St @ Franklin St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 22m.

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