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

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

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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. 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 51m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

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

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 take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Washington St @ New Derby St via Newton Highlands, Newton Highlands, Haymarket, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 51m.

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