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How to get fromSalem to Townsendby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Townsend by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain train Fitchburg Line
    3h 3m
    $74–102

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Townsendcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 16m
    $9–13

  3. Line 450 bus, Route 3, taxi

    1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Townsendtaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $116–143

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Townsendtaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 16m
    $300–370

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Townsend, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Townsend via North Station and Shirley in around 3h 3m.

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