There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Chelsea by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
20 min$2–8Line 455 bus, line 116 bus
- Take the bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderlandbus 455
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Washington Ave @ Broadwaybus 116
1h 29m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Chelseataxi 11.9 mi
18 min$35–50Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Salem to Chelseacar 11.9 mi
18 min$3–4
Salem to Chelsea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chelsea is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Chelsea is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from New Derby St opp Klop Alley and arriving at Washington Ave @ Broadway via Wonderland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at Chelsea. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Salem and Chelsea is 13 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Chelsea without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Salem to Chelsea takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Salem to Chelsea bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Derby St opp Klop Alley station.
Salem to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Chelsea is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 455 bus and line 116 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Chelsea, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to Chelsea hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Washington Ave @ Broadway via Wonderland in around 1h 29m.
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wonderland to Washington Ave @ Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Chelsea bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wonderland station.
Salem to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chelsea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chelsea is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Salem to Chelsea.
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