There are 6 ways to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
57 min$3–13Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 20m$1–5Train
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 2m$3–9Ferry
- Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry Salem-Boston
1h 17m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to South Station Bus Terminaltaxi 16.4 mi
26 min$50–65Drive 16.4 mi
- Drive from Salem to South Station Bus Terminalcar 16.4 mi
26 min$3–5
Salem to South Station Bus Terminal by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal is to taxi which takes 26 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 Station Bus Terminal is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.
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The best way to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 57 min and costs $3 - $13.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Salem to South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and South Station Bus Terminal, 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 Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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 Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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 Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 20m.
Salem to South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to South Station Bus Terminal is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Salem to South Station Bus Terminal.
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