There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Walden Pond by train, 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 Lincolntrain Fitchburg Line
2h 3m$15–26Drive 27.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Walden Pondcar 27.9 mi
39 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Walden Pondtaxi 27.9 mi
39 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Walden Pond is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Walden Pond is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Walden Pond. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Lincoln via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Salem and Walden Pond is 36 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Walden Pond without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $15 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Salem to Walden Pond, including transfers.
Salem to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Walden Pond is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Salem to Walden Pond.
There are 540+ hotels available in Walden Pond.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Walden Pond, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Walden Pond via North Station and Lincoln in around 2h 3m.
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 Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
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