There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Methuen by train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 35m$7–15Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Methuencar 21.7 mi
37 min$4–6Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 44m$10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Methuentaxi 21.7 mi
37 min$130–170
Salem to Methuen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Methuen is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Methuen is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Methuen. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Lawrence via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Salem and Methuen is 44 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Salem to Methuen, including transfers.
Salem to Methuen bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Methuen is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $9 - $18 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Lawrence via North Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Methuen bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Methuen is 22 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Salem to Methuen.
There are 61+ hotels available in Methuen.







