How to get fromSalem to Back Bayby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Back Bay 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 North Station to Copleytram E / ...
51 min
$6–12
Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Back Baycar 16.3 mi
27 min
$3–5
Line 450 bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
1h 11m
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Back Baytaxi 16.3 mi
27 min
$50–65

Salem to Back Bay by train and tram

181Weekly Services

51 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.5 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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