There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Crane Beach by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 12 bus
best- Take the train from Salem to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich to Crane Beachbus 12
1h 29m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Crane Beachtaxi 15.9 mi
31 min$50–65Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Salem to Crane Beachcar 15.9 mi
31 min$3–5
Salem to Crane Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Crane Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Crane Beach is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $65.
The distance between Salem and Crane Beach is 16 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Crane Beach without a car is to train and line 12 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Salem to Crane Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Crane Beach is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Salem to Crane Beach.
There are 393+ hotels available in Crane Beach.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Crane Beach, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salem to Crane Beach. However, you can take the train to Ipswich, walk to Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich, then take the line 12 bus to Crane Beach. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Crane Beach.
Train from Salem to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 978 283 7916
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
Bus from Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich to Crane Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
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