There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Hudson 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 South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
3h 29m$9–16Line 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 South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
4h 2m$8–17Drive 42 mi
- Drive from Salem to Hudsoncar 42 mi
1h 2m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Hudsontaxi 42 mi
1h 2m$130–160
Salem to Hudson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Hudson is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Hudson is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Salem and Hudson is 51 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Hudson without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Salem to Hudson, including transfers.
Salem to Hudson train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Hudson train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Hudson is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Salem to Hudson.
There are 99+ hotels available in Hudson.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Hudson, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Downtown Hudson via North Station, South Acton, and South Acton MBTA Station in around 3h 29m.
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 South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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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