There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Harvard by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
3h 31m$8–15Line 450 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
4h 4m$7–16Drive 41.2 mi
- Drive from Salem to Harvardcar 41.2 mi
1h$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Harvardtaxi 41.2 mi
1h$130–160
Salem to Harvard by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Harvard is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Harvard is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Salem and Harvard is 56 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Salem to Harvard, including transfers.
Salem to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Harvard is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Salem to Harvard.
There are 49+ hotels available in Harvard.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Harvard Town Hall via North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 3h 31m.
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
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
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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