How to get fromSalem to Allstonby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Allston by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the tram from Government Center to Packard's Cornertram B
1h 21m
$6–12
Drive 18 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Allstoncar 18 mi
32 min
$4–5
Line 450 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
2. Take the tram from Government Center to Harvard Avenuetram B
1h 38m
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Allstontaxi 18 mi
32 min
$55–70
Line 450 bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 55m
$6–12

Salem to Allston by train, foot, and tram

181Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Salem to Allston.

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Distance: 21.1 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

MBTA operates a bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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