There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Stow by train, bus, 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 South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
2h 16m$20–31Drive 36.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Stowcar 36.7 mi
53 min$7–10Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
2h 49m$19–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Stowtaxi 36.7 mi
53 min$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Stow is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Stow is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Stow. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Salem and Stow is 46 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Stow without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Salem to Stow, including transfers.
Salem to Stow train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Stow train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Stow is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Salem to Stow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Stow.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Stow, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Stow via North Station and South Acton in around 2h 16m.
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
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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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