There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Roslindale by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the subway from North Station to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
1h 5m$7–17Drive 21.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Roslindalecar 21.6 mi
38 min$4–6Line 450 bus, subway
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the subway from Haymarket to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
1h 24m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Roslindaletaxi 21.6 mi
38 min$65–85
Salem to Roslindale by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Roslindale is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Roslindale is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Roslindale. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Forest Hills via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Salem and Roslindale is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Roslindale without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Salem to Roslindale, including transfers.
Salem to Roslindale train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Roslindale train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Roslindale is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Salem to Roslindale.
There are 1413+ hotels available in Roslindale.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Roslindale, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salem to Roslindale. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the subway to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, then take the line 30 bus to Washington St opp Granfield Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Forest Hills via Surface Rd @ Hanover St and Haymarket in around 1h 24m.
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
Subway from North Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Haymarket to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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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