There are 5 ways to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
55 min$9–15Drive 15.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to MIT Media Labcar 15.7 mi
25 min$3–4Line 450 bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 21m$8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to MIT Media Labtaxi 15.7 mi
25 min$50–65Line 455 bus
- Take the bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderlandbus 455
1h 38m$8–10
Salem to MIT Media Lab by train, tram, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to MIT Media Lab. 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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to MIT Media Lab. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kendall/MIT via North Station and Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Salem and MIT Media Lab is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab, including transfers.
Salem to MIT Media Lab bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to MIT Media Lab train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to MIT Media Lab is to train which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and MIT Media Lab, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 34 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
- 34 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 New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to MIT Media Lab bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to MIT Media Lab train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to MIT Media Lab is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Salem to MIT Media Lab.
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