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How to get fromSalem to East Bostonby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to East Boston by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the bus from Chelsea to Airportbus bus Sl3
    33 min
    $3–13

  2. Line 455 bus, line 116 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderlandbus bus 455
    2. Take the bus from Wonderland to Meridian St @ Lexington Stbus bus 116
    1h 39m
    $2–4

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry ferry Salem-Boston
    1h
    $35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to East Bostontaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to East Bostoncar car 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Salem to East Boston by train and bus

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?

Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Meridian St @ Lexington St via Wonderland in around 1h 39m.

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