There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Tsongas Center by train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 25m$8–16Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Tsongas Centercar 26.7 mi
42 min$5–7Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 26m$10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tsongas Centertaxi 26.7 mi
42 min$85–110
Salem to Tsongas Center by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tsongas Center is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tsongas Center is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Tsongas Center. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Lowell High School via Boston and Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Tsongas Center. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Salem and Tsongas Center is 44 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Tsongas Center without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Salem to Tsongas Center, including transfers.
Salem to Tsongas Center bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Tsongas Center train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tsongas Center is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $8 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $9 - $18 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Tsongas Center, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Tsongas Center via North Station, Lowell, Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway, and Lowell High School in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Tsongas Center via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway, and Lowell High School in around 3h 26m.
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 Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Tsongas Center bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Tsongas Center train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tsongas Center is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Salem to Tsongas Center.
There are 105+ hotels available in Tsongas Center.







