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How to get fromNeedham to Salemby train, subway, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Salem by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Forest Hillstrain train
    2. Take the subway from Forest Hills to North Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train
    1h 47m
    $7–19

  2. Drive  26.7 mi

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. 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 8m
    $8–16

Needham to Salem by train and subway

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Needham to Salem. However, you can take the train to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, take the subway to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can drive from Needham to Salem in around 43 min.

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