There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Boston University by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from Government Center to Boston University Easttram B
1h 16m$6–12Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Boston Universitycar 17.3 mi
29 min$4–5Line 450 bus, tram
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the tram from Government Center to Boston University Centraltram B
1h 32m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Boston Universitytaxi 17.3 mi
29 min$55–70
Salem to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Boston University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Boston University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Boston University East via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Salem and Boston University is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Boston University without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Salem to Boston University, including transfers.
Salem to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Boston University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Salem to Boston University.
There are 1823+ hotels available in Boston University.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salem to Boston University. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to Government Center, take the vehicle to Boston University East, then walk to Boston University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Boston University via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Government Center, and Boston University Central in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Government Center to Boston University East
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Boston University Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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