There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Riverside (Station) by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Riversidetram D
1h 34m$6–12Line 450 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the tram from Haymarket to Riversidetram D
1h 57m$5–7Drive 25.2 mi
- Drive from Salem to Riverside (Station)car 25.2 mi
42 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Riverside (Station)taxi 25.2 mi
42 min$80–95
Salem to Riverside (Station) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Riverside (Station) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Riverside (Station) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Riverside (Station). However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Riverside via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Salem and Riverside (Station) is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Riverside (Station) without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 34m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Salem to Riverside (Station), including transfers.
Salem to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Riverside (Station) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Salem to Riverside (Station).
There are 1729+ hotels available in Riverside (Station).
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salem to Riverside (Station). However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the vehicle to Riverside. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Riverside via Surface Rd @ Hanover St and Haymarket in around 1h 57m.
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
Tram from North Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Haymarket to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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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