There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
47 min$6–12Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Back Bay (Station)car 16.7 mi
27 min$3–5Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
1h 11m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Back Bay (Station)taxi 16.7 mi
27 min$50–65
Salem to Back Bay (Station) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station) is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Surface Rd @ Hanover St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Back Bay via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Salem and Back Bay (Station) is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station), including transfers.
Salem to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, 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.
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Back Bay (Station) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Salem to Back Bay (Station).
There are 1811+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).