There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Holliston by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Framinghamtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 21m$11–24Drive 38.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Hollistoncar 38.7 mi
1h 4m$8–11Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Back Bay to Framinghamtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 45m$10–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Hollistontaxi 38.7 mi
1h 4m$120–150Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
4h 22m$10–16
Salem to Holliston by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Holliston is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Holliston is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Holliston. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Downtown Holliston via Boston and Framingham MBTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Holliston. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Framingham via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Salem and Holliston is 45 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Holliston without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $11 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Salem to Holliston, including transfers.
Salem to Holliston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Holliston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Holliston is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $11 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Holliston, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Downtown Holliston via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Back Bay, Framingham, and Framingham MBTA Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Downtown Holliston via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Framingham, and Framingham MBTA Station in around 4h 22m.
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 Back Bay to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Back Bay to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Holliston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Holliston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Holliston is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Salem to Holliston.
There are 155+ hotels available in Holliston.







