There are 5 ways to get from Salem to South Boston by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
36 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 2m$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry Salem-Boston
1h$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to South Bostontaxi 16.8 mi
28 min$50–65Drive 16.8 mi
- Drive from Salem to South Bostoncar 16.8 mi
28 min$4–5
Salem to South Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to South Boston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to South Boston is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Salem Ferry Terminal and arriving at Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Salem and South Boston is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.
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The best way to get from Salem to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from Salem to North Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Salem to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h.
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
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
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to South Boston is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 2m.
Salem to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to South Boston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Salem to South Boston.
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