There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Harvard University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 3m$9–15Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Harvard Universitycar 16.3 mi
28 min$3–5Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 30m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Harvard Universitytaxi 16.3 mi
28 min$50–65Line 450 bus via Sullivan Square
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
1h 39m$6–12
Salem to Harvard University by train, tram, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Harvard University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Harvard via North Station and Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Salem and Harvard University is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Salem to Harvard University, including transfers.
Salem to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Harvard University is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
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
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Harvard University is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Salem to Harvard University.
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