There are 6 ways to get from Northborough to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Westborough to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 33m$27–42Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northborough to Salemcar 44.9 mi
1h 15m$9–12Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 11m$38–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northborough to Salemtaxi 44.9 mi
1h 15m$140–170Train via Chelsea
- Take the train from Westborough to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 47m$24–43Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Westborough to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 17m$25–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northborough to Salem is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Northborough to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Northborough station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Northborough to Salem. However, there are services departing from Westborough and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Northborough and Salem is 56 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northborough to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Northborough to Salem, including transfers.
Northborough to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Northborough to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Westborough station.
The best way to get from Northborough to Salem is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Northborough, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northborough to Salem via Westborough, Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northborough to Washington St @ New Derby St via Worcester Union Station, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 11m.
Train from Westborough to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
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 Westborough to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Westborough to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Northborough to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Northborough to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northborough to Salem is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Northborough to Salem.
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