What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Wakefield is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Wakefield is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Salem St @ Main St via North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Wakefield via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Salem to Wakefield?

The distance between Salem and Wakefield is 27 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $4 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Salem to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Wakefield bus from?

Salem to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Wakefield train from?

Salem to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.

Train or bus from Salem to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Salem to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Salem to Wakefield bus arrive?

Salem to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Salem to Wakefield train arrive?

Salem to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Wakefield is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Salem to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Salem to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Wakefieldtrain Haverhill Line
1h 44m
$4–11
Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Wakefieldcar 10.3 mi
19 min
$2–3
Line 450 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Oak Grove Buswaybus Orange Line Shuttle
2h 42m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Wakefieldtaxi 10.3 mi
19 min
$30–45

Salem to Wakefield by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Salem to Wakefield via North Station in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Salem St @ Main St via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 42m.

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