There are 5 ways to get from Route 128 Station to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Route 128 to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 28m$8–19Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Route 128 to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
1h 42m$5–21Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 12m$6–15Drive 30.5 mi
- Drive from Route 128 Station to Salemcar 30.5 mi
48 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Route 128 Station to Salemtaxi 30.5 mi
48 min$95–120
Route 128 Station to Salem by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Route 128 Station to Salem is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Route 128 Station to Salem is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Route 128 Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Route 128 Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Route 128 and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Route 128 Station and Salem is 30 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Route 128 Station to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $7 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Route 128 Station to Salem, including transfers.
Route 128 Station to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Route 128 Station to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Route 128 station.
The best way to get from Route 128 Station to Salem is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $7 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $5 - $16 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Route 128 Station, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Route 128 to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 59 min.
Train from Route 128 to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
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 Route 128 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Route 128 Station to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
Route 128 Station to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Route 128 Station to Salem is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Route 128 Station to Salem.
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